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Senior Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

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Overview

Join GitLab, the world's largest all-remote company, as a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails. This role is crucial for enhancing our DevSecOps platform, which empowers over 100,000 organizations to deliver software efficiently. As part of our Project Management team, you will develop and optimize project management tools that cater to a diverse user base, from engineers to product managers.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and Enhance Project Management Tools: Take ownership of specific projects within our Rails-based project management suite to meet the evolving needs of our users.
  • Automate and Optimize Workflows: Improve efficiency and effectiveness across teams worldwide through automation.
  • Collaborate Across Teams: Work with development, operations, and other departments to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Enhance System Security and Stability: Develop tools that safeguard against security threats, ensuring system integrity.
  • Documentation and Analysis: Maintain detailed documentation and analyze existing tools to identify improvement areas.
  • Support and Troubleshoot: Provide Tier 2 or Tier 3 support, addressing product operations and security issues.

What You'll Bring

  • Robust Ruby on Rails Expertise: Proven experience in building and maintaining Rails applications.
  • Collaborative Skills: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
  • Advanced Problem-Solving: Tackle complex challenges with innovative solutions.
  • Security Minded: Strong background in developing secure applications.
  • SQL and Database Proficiency: Skilled in writing efficient SQL queries, preferably with PostgreSQL.
  • Agile Practices Knowledge: Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly in project management tooling.
  • Asynchronous Work Competence: Excellent self-management and organizational skills in a remote environment.
  • API Design Acumen: Experience in designing RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

About The Team

You will join a balanced team of backend and frontend engineers located worldwide, working on one of the most impactful products at GitLab. Gain expertise in Rails and the GitLab platform while following our Product Development Flow. Our team operates asynchronously, providing strong mutual support and a commitment to collective success.

How GitLab Will Support You

  • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
  • All remote, asynchronous work environment
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Growth and development budget
  • Parental leave
  • Home office support

GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.

Benefits
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  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Parental leave
  • Home office support

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