Backend Engineer - GraphQL & MySQL, Remote

Egreenservices; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta in Newport News, VA is seeking a backend developer to power our community-minded products. Build GraphQL services and connect Vue.js frontends to MySQL backends, while leading the rewrite of MongoDB components for scale near Newport News.

You’ll own features, contribute to sprint planning and roadmaps, and document work as you go, helping reduce technical debt while delivering reliable, secure data services.

Qualifications

• Experience at mid-level in a freelance role.
• 4+ years navigating technology work politics.
• Ability to document work while it’s fresh.
• Willingness to take ownership and new responsibilities.
• Empathy for giving and receiving constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Wire Vue.js APIs to MySQL so data lands where Newport News teams expect it.
• Ship the MongoDB rewrite that reduces technical debt.
• Spot and flag the Delegation anti-pattern in reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents across MySQL apps.
• Prototype Vue.js ideas quickly and select those to keep.
• Replace brittle MongoDB hacks with a scalable MySQL solution.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization flows using Vue.js.
• Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and roadmap discussions.

Skills

GraphQL

Backend

Documentation

Ownership

Tools

Vue.js

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

Meta in Newport News, VA is seeking a backend developer to power our community-minded products. Build GraphQL services and connect Vue.js frontends to MySQL backends, while leading the rewrite of MongoDB components for scale near Newport News.

You’ll own features, contribute to sprint planning and roadmaps, and document work as you go, helping reduce technical debt while delivering reliable, secure data services.