Staff Backend Engineer, Database Automation (Go)
GitLab · Data Engineering
- Location
- Remote, Canada; Remote, United States
- Workplace
- Remote
- Level
- Staff+
- Type
- Unspecified
- Pay
- $153K–$259K/yr (estimated from posting text)
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Source
- Greenhouse
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GoRubySQLRailsKubernetesPostgreSQL
What the posting covers
About the company
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million…
An overview of this role
As a Senior or Staff Backend Engineer with the Database Excellence group, you'll build and evolve database automation and PostgreSQL as a service capabilities for GitLab. The level will be determined during the hiring process. You'll use Go to automate the…
What you’ll do
Design, build, and maintain Go-based automation that manages the full PostgreSQL lifecycle, including provisioning, configuration, upgrades, failover, scaling, and decommissioning, reducing reactive operational work that currently takes more than 80% of the…
What you’ll do
Review database automation and Go changes from other engineers and contributors, with attention to safety, maintainability, and performance. Document automation practices, PostgreSQL operational patterns, and guidance that helps engineers use and contribute…
What you’ll bring
Professional software engineering experience working with PostgreSQL in large, complex production environments, including experience building or operating a database-as-a-service product. Proficiency with Go, including designing, implementing, testing, and…
About the team
The Database Excellence group keeps GitLab’s databases running reliably through proactive health management, operational excellence, and strategic enablement. We maintain operational runway by identifying and addressing saturation points, operate…
How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees
Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being Flexible Paid Time Off Team Member Resource Groups Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Growth and Development Fund Parental Leave Please note that we welcome interest from candidates…
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