{"id":55029,"date":"2025-11-15T15:20:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T11:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/job\/intermediate-backend-engineer-development-tooling\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T15:20:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T11:20:53","slug":"intermediate-backend-engineer-development-tooling","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/job\/intermediate-backend-engineer-development-tooling\/","title":{"rendered":"Intermediate Backend Engineer, Development Tooling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-intro\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a> is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/solutions\/devops-platform\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AI-powered DevSecOps Platform<\/a>, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/company\/mission\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mission<\/a> is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what&#8217;s possible in software development. Thanks to products like <a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/gitlab-duo\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Enterprise<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/blog\/gitlab-duo-agent-platform-what-is-next-for-intelligent-devsecops\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Duo Agent Platform<\/a>, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. <\/p>\n<p>The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. <a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a> is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.gitlab.com\/handbook\/values\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">values<\/a> and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Co-create the future with us<\/a> as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>About the Role<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re looking for an experienced <strong>Backend Engineer<\/strong> to join the <strong>Development Tooling<\/strong> team to help maximize the efficiency and productivity of <a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a> engineers. You&#8217;ll be crucial in building and maintaining the foundational internal tools, frameworks, and infrastructure abstractions that empower all product developers to <strong>write, test, and ship reliable code faster<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives on solving other engineers&#8217; pain points, enjoys working across different technology stacks, and has a passion for improving the software development lifecycle (SDLC).<\/p>\n<h3>What you&#8217;ll do in this role:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Develop Internal Tools:<\/strong> Design, implement, and maintain internal tooling, frameworks  APIs that streamline common developer tasks, such as managing feature flags, automating environment setup, or provisioning internal resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve Local Development:<\/strong> Enhance and optimize our local development environment tools and configuration (e.g., containerization setup, dev tooling CLI) to reduce startup time and improve stability for new and existing engineers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance and Reliability:<\/strong> Investigate and address bottlenecks in the developer workflow, focusing on improving the speed and reliability of different stages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tooling Consistency:<\/strong> Develop and enforce standards and reusable library components for tasks like service communication, configuration management, and health checks across our primary <strong>Ruby on Rails<\/strong> and <strong>Go<\/strong> codebases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration:<\/strong> Work closely with product engineers, software engineers in test, and infrastructure teams to understand pain points and translate them into robust, self-service tooling solutions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Documentation and Support:<\/strong> Create clear, comprehensive documentation and provide support for the tools you build, acting as a steward for developer experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>You should apply if you bring:<\/h3>\n<h3>Technical skills<\/h3>\n<h4>Must-Have<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3+ years<\/strong> of professional experience as a Backend or Platform Engineer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong<\/strong> proficiency<strong> in Go (Golang)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong<\/strong> experience designing and writing tooling or frameworks used by a large number of developers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solid<\/strong> experience working on moderately complex <strong>technical refactoring or migration projects<\/strong> within a large codebase (e.g., mono repos).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solid<\/strong> experience configuring and querying monitoring systems like <strong>Prometheus<\/strong> and\/or <strong>Grafana<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Practical experience with cloud-native infrastructure concepts, particularly <strong>Docker<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong<\/strong> experience using <strong>Continuous Integration<\/strong> systems  (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a> CI, Jenkins, CircleCI, or similar).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Solid<\/strong> experience with <strong>SQL<\/strong> (e.g., PostgreSQL or similar) and <strong>NoSQL<\/strong> databases (e.g., Redis, Elasticsearch, or similar).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solid<\/strong> experience with <strong>test automation<\/strong> frameworks for backend testing (e.g.,  Selenium, Capybara, Watir, or similar).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Nice-to-Have<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Practical experience contributing to open-source tools or libraries relevant to the developer workflow.<\/li>\n<li>Practical experience in designing APIs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Practical experience with <strong>Ruby on Rails.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Practical experience with <strong>cloud platforms<\/strong> (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure or similar) and basic exposure to <strong>Kubernetes<\/strong> concepts.<\/li>\n<li>Practical experience with <strong>GitOps<\/strong> or <strong>Infrastructure as Code<\/strong> (e.g., Terraform) for managing collector deployments.<\/li>\n<li>Practical experience with <strong>logging<\/strong> systems (e.g., Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, or similar).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Interpersonal skills<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to articulate technical status, blockers, and implementation details clearly and concisely in written and verbal form.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>proven<\/strong> track record of taking a defined goal and driving it to completion with minimal supervision.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>proven<\/strong> track record of working <strong>cross-functionally<\/strong> to ensure successful delivery.<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>strong<\/strong> drive to deeply understand how distributed systems work and to methodically debug complex, cross-service issues in a production environment.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work efficiently in an <strong>async<\/strong> environment (see <a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.gitlab.com\/handbook\/leadership\/#managers-of-one\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Manager of One<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proactive<\/strong> attitude in identifying potential issues and addressing them early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solid<\/strong> experience in working in an <strong>agile<\/strong> environment, adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Openness to diverse backgrounds and transferable skills, with a commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.gitlab.com\/handbook\/values\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">values<\/a> and inclusive culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>About the Team<\/h3>\n<p>\u064a\u0639\u062f \u0628\u0631\u0646\u0627\u0645\u062c <strong>Development Tooling<\/strong> group, as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.gitlab.com\/handbook\/engineering\/infrastructure-platforms\/developer-experience\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Developer Experience<\/a> stage, is dedicated to creating systems, frameworks, and tooling that increase <a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a> engineers\u2019 productivity to meet business goals and deliver with high-quality standards. The team manages <a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a>\u2019s development workflows, tooling, and related tech stack, streamlining the contribution process for team members and contributors alike.<\/p>\n<p>More information can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.gitlab.com\/handbook\/engineering\/infrastructure-platforms\/developer-experience\/development-tooling\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Team Handbook page<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"content-conclusion\">\n<h4><strong>How <a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a> will support you<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/handbook\/total-rewards\/benefits\/general-and-entity-benefits\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.gitlab.com\/handbook\/people-group\/paid-time-off\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Flexible Paid Time Off<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/company\/culture\/inclusion\/erg-guide\/#:~:text=Definition%20of%20the%20TMRG%20%2D%20Team%20Member%20Resource%20Groups,-TMRGs%20are%20voluntarytext=The%20purpose%20for%20this%20type,developing%20the%20sense%20of%20belonging.\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Team Member Resource Groups<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.gitlab.com\/handbook\/total-rewards\/stock-options\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Equity Compensation  Employee Stock Purchase Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.gitlab.com\/handbook\/people-group\/learning-and-development\/growth-and-development\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Growth and Development Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/handbook\/total-rewards\/benefits\/general-and-entity-benefits\/#parental-leave\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Parental leave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.gitlab.com\/handbook\/finance\/expenses\/#equipment\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Home office<\/a> support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from <a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/company\/culture\/inclusion\/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">underrepresented groups<\/a> are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you&#8217;re excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Country Hiring Guidelines: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a> hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Privacy Policy: <\/strong>Please review our <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.gitlab.com\/handbook\/hiring\/candidate-faq\/recruitment-privacy-policy\/\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Recruitment Privacy Policy.<\/a> Your privacy is important to us.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a> is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. <a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a>\u2019s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. <a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a> will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also <a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/handbook\/people-policies\/inc-usa\/#equal-employment-opportunity-policy\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GitLab<\/a>\u2019s EEO Policy and <a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/handbook\/labor-and-employment-notices\/#eeoc-us-equal-employment-opportunity-commission-notices\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EEO is the Law<\/a>. If you have a disability or special need that requires <a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/handbook\/people-policies\/inc-usa\/#reasonable-accommodation\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">accommodation<\/a>, please let us know during the <a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/handbook\/hiring\/interviewing\/#adjustments-to-our-interview-process\" rel=\"nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">recruiting process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Originally posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/himalayas.app\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Himalayas<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":100,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","job_listing_type":[1174],"job_listing_category":[1394],"job_listing_location":[],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-55029","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-remote","job_listing_category-platforms-engineering"],"metas":{"_job_featured_image":"","_job_featured":"","_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_category":{"1394":"Platforms-Engineering"},"_job_type":{"1174":"Remote"},"_job_tag":[],"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"","_job_apply_type":"external","_job_phone":"","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/himalayas.app\/companies\/gitlab-com\/jobs\/intermediate-backend-engineer-development-tooling","_job_apply_email":"","_job_salary_type":"","_job_salary":"","_job_experience":"","_job_career_level":"","_job_qualification":"","_job_video_url":"","_job_photos":"","_job_application_deadline_date":"","_job_address":"","_job_location":[],"_job_map_location":{"address":"","latitude":"","longitude":""},"_job_logo":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_employer_featured_image\/2025\/11\/ICON-Here-Careers-Logo-150-150x150.png","_job_employer_name":"HR","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/employer\/hr\/"},"cmb2":{"_job_careerjet_job_fields":{"_job_careerjet_detail_url":"","_job_careerjet_company_name":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/55029","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/100"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=55029"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=55029"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=55029"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=55029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}