Intermediate Backend Engineer (Ruby) - Remote

Overview

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

In Short

• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices and contributing to code reviews.
• Ship small features and improvements with minimal guidance and support from other team members.
• Advocate for improvements to reliability, security, and performance.
• Recognize impediments to our efficiency as a team and propose solutions.
• Participate in agile development practices, including async planning sessions, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to our development process by asking questions and providing feedback.
• Embrace continuous learning and stay connected with industry best practices.
• Participate in Tier 2 on-call rotations to assist troubleshooting product operations.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
• Proven experience writing testable code in Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with Relational Database Management Systems (PostgreSQL is a plus).
• Experience with GraphQL is a plus.
• An ability to self-manage and organize in an asynchronous and collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate about complex technical problems.
• Familiarity with various stages of software development end-to-end.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team.
• A commitment to continuous learning and openness to feedback.

Benefits

• 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.