[Remote] Contract Backend GraphQL Node.js Developer - Remote working EST/CST hours

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a highly skilled Senior GraphQL Developer to design and build modern, scalable, and user-centric web applications. This role requires hands-on expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks and involves close collaboration with design, backend, and product teams, focusing on schema ownership, performance optimization, and security design. Responsibilities • Deep expertise in GraphQL (GQL) Schema design (types, queries, mutations; subscriptions a plus) • Resolver implementation and data orchestration • Schema evolution, versioning, and backward compatibility • Query optimization, batching, and performance tuning • Backend GraphQL Development • Hands‑on experience building GraphQL APIs using Node.js • Strong TypeScript proficiency across schemas, resolvers, and services • Integration of GraphQL with REST APIs, microservices, and data sources • Authorization and access control at schema / field level • Experience with Apollo ecosystem (Server, Client, Federation, Studio) • Frontend GraphQL Enablement • Experience supporting frontend teams consuming GraphQL APIs • Strong understanding of query patterns, fragments, and client usage • Ability to troubleshoot frontend ↔ backend GraphQL issues • Strong understanding of API design and contract‑first development • Experience with error handling, logging, and observability for APIs • Familiarity with testing GraphQL APIs (unit and integration) Skills • Deep expertise in GraphQL (GQL) Schema design (types, queries, mutations; subscriptions a plus) • Resolver implementation and data orchestration • Schema evolution, versioning, and backward compatibility • Query optimization, batching, and performance tuning • Hands-on experience building GraphQL APIs using Node.js • Strong TypeScript proficiency across schemas, resolvers, and services • Integration of GraphQL with REST APIs, microservices, and data sources • Authorization and access control at schema / field level • Experience with Apollo ecosystem (Server, Client, Federation, Studio) • Experience supporting frontend teams consuming GraphQL APIs • Strong understanding of query patterns, fragments, and client usage • Ability to troubleshoot frontend ↔ backend GraphQL issues • Strong understanding of API design and contract‑first development • Experience with error handling, logging, and observability for APIs • Familiarity with testing GraphQL APIs (unit and integration) • Hands-on expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks • Close collaboration with design, backend, and product teams • Schema ownership, federation strategy, performance optimization, security design, and developer enablement Benefits • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) • Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) • Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) • MetLife Voluntary Benefits • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 401K Retirement Savings Plan • Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll • Referral Bonus Programs • Certification and training opportunities Company Overview • When progress demands experience, that’s where we come in. It was founded in 1940, and is headquartered in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2026, 57 in 2025, 28 in 2024, 27 in 2023, 25 in 2022, 28 in 2021, 27 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.