Senior Backend Engineer, Gitlab Delivery - Runway

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WFA Digital Insight

As demand for cloud-native DevSecOps specialists surges, Gitlab's Senior Backend Engineer role stands out. With over 50 million registered users, Gitlab is a leader in the digital transformation space. To succeed, candidates will need expertise in Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and infrastructure-as-code. Before applying, consider how your skills align with Gitlab's high-performance culture and values-driven approach.

Job Description

About the Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Runway team, you will lead the design, evolution, and operation of the Kubernetes-based platform and developer tooling that powers GitLab's engineering organization.

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic infrastructure initiatives across platform architecture, automation, and developer experience
  • Operate production Kubernetes clusters across cloud environments
  • Scale ArgoCD-based GitOps workflows and set infrastructure-as-code practices and standards across teams
  • Mentor engineers, influence architectural decisions, and drive platform improvements that enhance reliability, observability, and security controls

About the Company

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, enabling organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation.

How to Stand Out

  • Familiarize yourself with Gitlab's technology stack, including Kubernetes and ArgoCD, to demonstrate your expertise in infrastructure management.
  • Showcase your experience with DevSecOps and cloud-native applications to stand out as a strong candidate.
  • Prepare to discuss your approach to mentorship and team leadership, as well as your experience with infrastructure-as-code practices.
  • Be ready to provide examples of your work in driving platform improvements and enhancing security controls.
  • Consider highlighting your understanding of Gitlab's values-driven approach and high-performance culture in your application materials.

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