Platform Engineer II

Cox Automotive Inc. is looking for a Platform Engineer II to work on developing a federated GraphQL platform known as DriveQ supergraph, which integrates various enterprise data sources into a cohesive API layer. Daily responsibilities include designing and implementing GraphQL APIs and subgraphs using Apollo Federation, enhancing Apollo router infrastructure, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. The role also involves troubleshooting and optimizing the performance of distributed systems, as well as collaborating with cross-team stakeholders to integrate new data sources. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong backend development skills in Python are essential, along with experience in building and consuming APIs, particularly REST or GraphQL. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and container-based deployments is also required. The position may involve rotational on-call duties outside of standard business hours. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This role is suitable for individuals who are independent and collaborative, with a strong technical background.