GraphQL Engineer

Synechron is seeking a GraphQL Engineer to join their team in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. This role involves building backend services and designing APIs within a global consulting firm that leverages digital transformation and innovative technology.

Synechron is a global provider of Information Technology outsourcing services, focusing on the banking, finance, and payments industry. They offer a broad range of IT services and technology solutions, emphasizing flexibility, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability. With a global workforce of 14,000+ across 55 offices in 20 countries, Synechron is committed to innovation and employee development.

If you are a skilled GraphQL Engineer with experience in TypeScript, Node.js, API design, and AWS, we encourage you to apply now!

Company Overview

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our Synechron Labs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,000+, and has 55 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Quick Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Experience: 2 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Build backend services in TypeScript, focusing on server-side development.
• Design and manage API contracts, ensuring backwards compatibility and versioning.
• Implement OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect authentication flows.
• Utilize AWS services in a restricted enterprise environment, including load balancers, secrets management, and caching.
• Perform observability, monitoring, and debugging across distributed systems.
• Write unit and end-to-end tests using modern testing tools.
• Work with modern CI/CD practices, git, automated pipelines, and feature flags.

Requirements

• Strong TypeScript and Node.js (server-side) skills.
• Experience in designing and versioning APIs used by multiple applications.
• Proficiency in OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect authentication.
• Experience with AWS in a restricted enterprise environment.
• Ability to trace requests through distributed systems and use logs/traces systematically.
• Testing discipline with experience in modern testing tools (e.g., Vitest/Jest, Playwright).
• Comfort with modern CI/CD and version control practices, including git and monorepos.
• Awareness of security and compliance in regulated systems, with a focus on least-privilege access and data protection.

Benefits

• Flexible workplace arrangements.
• Mentoring and internal mobility opportunities.
• Learning and development programs.
• Work in a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Opportunity to work with leading financial services and technology firms.
• Contribute to innovative digital solutions.