Develop and scale a federated GraphQL platform using Apollo Federation, subgraphs, supergraph schemas, and router infrastructure. Build CI/CD pipelines with schema governance, support multi-tenant routing and telemetry, integrate enterprise data sources, and optimize distributed-system performance, reliability, and scalability. Collaborate across teams to onboard new data sources and participate in rotational on-call support.
Cox Automotive is seeking a Platform Engineer II to join a team that is building a federated GraphQL platform (DriveQ supergraph) that connects enterprise data sources into a unified API layer. This role will focus on developing and scaling Apollo Federation services, supporting routing, contracts, and platform capabilities like telemetry and analytics.
Software Engineer II team members are expected to independently deliver features, contribute to system design, and collaborate across teams.
What You'll Do:
Who You Are:
Preferred Qualifications
USD 98,300.00 - 147,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $98,300.00 - $147,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
EOE, including disability/vets
Software Engineer II team members are expected to independently deliver features, contribute to system design, and collaborate across teams.
What You'll Do:
- Design and implement GraphQL APIs and subgraphs using Apollo Federation
- Contribute to supergraph schema design and evolution, ensuring backward compatibility
- Develop and enhance Apollo router-based infrastructure and routing workflows
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, including schema validation and governance checks
- Support features for multi-tenant routing and Apollo contracts for different use cases
- Contribute to platform initiatives such as telemetry, data capture, and integration with analytics systems
- Troubleshoot and optimize performance, reliability, and scalability of distributed systems
- Collaborate with cross-team stakeholders to onboard and integrate new data sources
Who You Are:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 14 years' experience in a related field.
- Strong backend development skills in Python.
- Experience building and consuming APIs (REST or GraphQL).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and container-based deployments.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices.
- Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
- Availability for rotational on-call duties outside of standard business hours may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with GraphQL and Apollo Federation
- Familiarity with API gateways / routing layers (e.g., Kong)
- Exposure to distributed systems, observability, and telemetry
- Experience with data platforms (S3, Snowflake)
- Understanding of API governance and schema design principles
USD 98,300.00 - 147,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $98,300.00 - $147,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
EOE, including disability/vets
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