Intermediate Backend Engineer - Database Change Management

What you'll do:

• Build and test the system that safely applies database schema changes during upgrades for both GitLab.com and self-managed customers.
• Develop and maintain testing frameworks that validate schema changes before they reach production.
• Implement checks and safeguards that catch problems before upgrades run, preventing failed or slow upgrades for customers.

What you'll bring:

• Professional software engineering experience with PostgreSQL in large, complex production environments, including schema migrations and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with Ruby on Rails, with experience designing, implementing, and reviewing backend features and services.
• Strong written communication skills and comfort working asynchronously in an all-remote, distributed team.

About the team:

• We are a remote, agile backend group within the Database Excellence stage, focused on the database upgrade experience.
• We work asynchronously and partner closely with Database Architecture, Database Health, Database Automation, packaging, distribution, QA, and operations teams.
• Our work ensures that customers can upgrade safely, quickly, and predictably.

How GitLab supports full-time employees:

• Flexible Paid Time Off to support work-life balance.
• Equity Compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Growth and Development Fund and Parental Leave.