Job Url: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=57bf67ced86b0807&tk=1j5p4b84cm21h87s&from=serp&vjs=3 Job Description: GraphQL/.Net Engineer : W2 role HARAMAIN SYSTEMS INC. Alexandria, VA 22206 Remote $45 - $50 an hour - Contract Apply now   Profile insights Here’s how the job qualifications align with your profile. Skills NoSQL Kafka Implementing web services + show more Do you have experience in NoSQL? Yes No Skip   Job details Here’s how the job details align with your profile. Pay $45 - $50 an hour Job type Contract   Full job description Job Title: GraphQL Engineer (Remote – Long-Term Contract) Location: Remote (U.S. based candidates Preferred) Contract Type: W2 Long-Term Engagement Start Date: Immediate / Flexible We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GraphQL Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs, working with event-driven architectures (such as Confluent Kafka), and hosting distributed applications in Azure. Experience with C# .NET is a plus. You will play a key role in building scalable, high-performance systems that power our platform and enable seamless data integration across services. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain GraphQL APIs to enable efficient data querying and manipulation across distributed systems Implement and optimize event-driven architectures using Confluent Kafka to ensure reliable and scalable message streaming Host, deploy, and manage distributed applications on Microsoft Azure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GraphQL APIs with backend services and event-driven workflows Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in C# .NET and other relevant technologies Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure optimal system performance and reliability Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team’s technical growth and best practices Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and propose innovative solutions to improve our architecture and workflows Qualifications 3+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on GraphQL API development Proven experience working with event-driven architectures, particularly with Confluent Kafka Strong expertise in hosting and managing distributed applications on Microsoft Azure Proficiency in C# .NET and familiarity with the .NET ecosystem Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling for GraphQL Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders This is a remote position.   If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.