Scaling GraphQL on AWS: Production Architecture for High-Volume Data Systems

Session description

This presentation explores production-scale GraphQL architecture on AWS, demonstrating how to handle millions of requests and complex data operations at enterprise scale. Drawing from real-world pricing systems that serve thousands of internal clients, we'll examine the architectural decisions behind building resilient, high-performance GraphQL services using AWS AppSync, Lambda, and DynamoDB. The session covers critical production considerations including query optimization strategies, caching layers, connection pooling, and event-driven architectures that power real-time notifications at scale. Attendees will learn how GraphQL simplifies data access across massive datasets while maintaining performance and reliability. We'll discuss scaling patterns, monitoring strategies, and lessons learned from operating GraphQL services that handle billions of daily operations across global marketplaces. This technical deep-dive is designed for engineers interested in understanding how to architect and operate GraphQL systems at huge scale, with practical insights from Amazon's production environments.