Senior Backend Engineer (ror), Ast: Secret Detection

GitLab

Remote, United States
Base salary range specified for us residents only;...
Remote
Ruby on rails backend development
Graphql api integration
Security vulnerability mitigation
GitLab is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for its Secret Detection team, focusing on developing backend services that protect sensitive data within the DevSecOps platform. The role requires expertise in Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, and security concepts, and offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, remote environment

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on building backend services to prevent leaked secrets from reaching production environments.
  • The team operates in a globally distributed, async-first environment with a strong emphasis on continuous knowledge exchange.
  • Candidates will guide the design of features using Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, and Go to improve detection quality and reliability.

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GitLab is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for its Secret Detection team, focusing on developing backend services that protect sensitive data within the DevSecOps platform. The role requires expertise in Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, and security concepts, and offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, remote environment.

Salary

Base salary range specified for US residents only; excludes bonuses, equity, and benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ruby on Rails backend development
  • GraphQL API integration
  • Security vulnerability mitigation
  • Secret detection and scanning
  • High-scale distributed systems

Nice-to-have

  • Go programming language experience
  • Async-first remote collaboration
  • False positive reduction strategies
  • Developer productivity focus
  • AI workflow integration

Key Requirements

  • Experience building backend applications with Ruby on Rails
  • Knowledge of security concepts and secure coding practices
  • Background developing or working with security tools
  • Ability to work effectively in remote, distributed teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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