Overview
Join GitLab, a pioneering figure in the DevSecOps landscape, as a Senior Backend Engineer on our Geo team within the Core Platform subdepartment. This role is pivotal in developing scalable and performant product features across three critical areas: GitLab Replication, Disaster Recovery, and Backup & Restore. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of GitLab's offerings to our largest customers, who rely heavily on Geo for their operational workflows.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop features and improvements to the GitLab Geo product in a secure, well-tested, and performant way.
- Collaborate with the Product Manager to assess the technical feasibility of new feature requests.
- Deliver proof-of-concept proposals to guide technical discussions and decision-making processes.
- Identify strategies for delivering complex technical projects in an iterative manner, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation.
- Take full ownership of feature implementation from conception through to deployment, ensuring high standards of quality and reliability.
- Provide expert technical advice to the Customer Support team, aiding in the resolution of customer issues and enhancing user satisfaction.
What We Expect
- Significant professional experience with Ruby on Rails and Git.
- Proven track record in designing and building fault-tolerant, distributed systems.
- Expertise in developing and scaling highly-available systems.
- Familiarity with queueing and messaging systems, as well as provisioning tools.
- Experience with backup and restore tools for databases, app configuration, and infrastructure as code is highly desirable.
About the Team
The GitLab Geo team is responsible for delivering a robust enterprise product feature that enables the distribution of GitLab self-hosted deployments across different geographic locations. This involves replicating the entire GitLab dataset in a coordinated, consistent, and scalable manner, ensuring data accessibility and up-to-date information across all locations.
How GitLab Supports You
- Enjoy a fully remote and asynchronous work environment that respects your personal and professional life.
- Benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and career development.
- Participate in a culture that values inclusivity and diversity, where every team member has the opportunity to make a significant impact.
Application Process
We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. GitLab is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Health and well-being support
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and development budget
- Parental leave
- Home office support
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