GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps trusted by more than 50 million users and over 50% of the Fortune 100
Job Summary
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps trusted by more than 50 million users and over 50% of the Fortune 100.
As a Senior Backend Engineer on the GitLab Upgrades team, you will improve installation, upgrade, and operational workflows to enhance reliability and scalability for self-managed GitLab deployments.
The team embraces AI as a core productivity multiplier and fosters a high-performance culture driven by values and continuous knowledge exchange.
Matching Summary
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps trusted by more than 50 million users and over 50% of the Fortune 100.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Backend services in Kubernetes environments
Proficiency in Go programming language
Infrastructure as code with Terraform
Cloud provider experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure
Database operations with PostgreSQL
Deployment automation and CI/CD pipelines
Observability with Prometheus and Grafana
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of Ruby programming
Mentoring backend engineers
Cross-functional team collaboration
Writing user-focused documentation
Experience with scalable deployment practices
Working in large codebases
Key Requirements
Experience operating backend services in production
Proficiency in Go programming language
Hands-on practice with Terraform
Experience managing infrastructure on major cloud providers
Knowledge of PostgreSQL database design and operations
Understanding of secure and scalable deployment practices