Staff Backend Engineer

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AI Tools Integration Code Review Continuous Delivery Distributed Systems Docker Event-Driven Architecture GitOps Go Kubernetes Release Orchestration

As a Staff Backend Engineer on the GitLab CD team, you will play a critical role in a high-visibility greenfield initiative that intersects with GitLab's core platform and AI strategy. This position focuses on building systems that enhance reconciliation, live state awareness, durable orchestration, and AI-native governance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead technical execution on the Continuous Delivery (CD) platform by decomposing complex architectural designs into deliverable work.
  • Solve high-complexity engineering problems and provide architectural feedback to shape system evolution.
  • Maintain the technical bar across the codebase through code review, mentorship, and exemplary work.
  • Mentor engineers at all levels, aiding their technical growth and problem-solving skills.
  • Participate in cross-functional engineering discussions and contribute to technical proposals and documents.
  • Engage in on-call rotations to ensure GitLab.com meets its availability targets.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Deep professional experience in building backend services in Go within high-scale production environments.
  • Expertise in distributed systems design, including durable workflow execution and event-driven architectures.
  • Experience with release orchestration and continuous delivery systems at scale.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including blue/green and canary deployments.
  • Strong familiarity with GitOps workflows and tools.
  • Proven ability to translate complex architecture into executable engineering tasks.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a preference for async and documentation-first practices.
  • Self-motivated and able to manage ambiguity effectively.

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Job Type: Remote

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience: Entry

Duration: Months

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