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 concepts and secure coding
GitLab is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for its Secret Detection team, focusing on building backend systems to prevent sensitive data leaks. This remote role emphasizes collaboration in an async-first environment, requiring expertise in Ruby on Rails, security concepts, and backend application development

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on building backend services that protect sensitive data by preventing leaked secrets from reaching production environments.
  • The team operates in a globally distributed, async-first environment where members are expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows.
  • Candidates will guide the design of features using Ruby on Rails and GraphQL while improving detection quality and reducing false positives.

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GitLab is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for its Secret Detection team, focusing on building backend systems to prevent sensitive data leaks. This remote role emphasizes collaboration in an async-first environment, requiring expertise in Ruby on Rails, security concepts, and backend application development.

Salary

Base salary range specified for US residents only; excludes bonuses, equity, or benefits; determined via interview and market data review.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ruby on Rails backend development
  • GraphQL API integration
  • Security concepts and secure coding
  • Production web application scaling
  • Performance optimization and debugging

Nice-to-have

  • Go programming language experience
  • Background in security tools or code scanning
  • Async-first remote work collaboration
  • Interest in AI-driven productivity workflows
  • Experience with RFCs and proof of concepts

Key Requirements

  • Experience building backend applications with Ruby on Rails
  • Working knowledge of GraphQL
  • Knowledge of security concepts and mitigation techniques
  • Ability to diagnose performance issues in backend systems
  • Strong written communication skills for remote teams

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