Senior Backend Engineer - Pipeline Security - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Pipeline Security team, you'll be at the forefront of making CI pipelines more secure and trustworthy for GitLab users worldwide. You'll work on critical security features that directly impact how thousands of organizations handle sensitive information in their development workflows.

In Short

• Design and implement security-focused features for GitLab's CI/CD pipeline infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of GitLab's native secrets management system.
• Review code contributions with a security-first mindset.
• Write secure, maintainable code primarily in Ruby on Rails.
• Collaborate with security experts and other engineering teams.
• Maintain technical documentation for security features.
• Debug and resolve complex security-related issues.
• Participate in design discussions with a focus on security implications.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and its security features.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD concepts and pipeline security.
• Experience with secrets management and security best practices.
• Strong knowledge of web application security principles.
• Experience with Git and GitLab/GitHub workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills.

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 Fund.
• Parental leave.
• Home office support.