Intermediate Backend Engineer, EMEA

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, enabling organizations to increase developer productivity and accelerate digital transformation. As an Intermediate Backend Engineer, you will take features from problem clarification through to production, working within a product area to deliver high-quality, secure, and maintainable code.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and ship backend features using Ruby/Rails, Go, or other modern languages.
• Build maintainable, observable, and performant code, including APIs, background jobs, and data models.
• Add and improve automated test coverage and conduct thorough code reviews for correctness and security.
• Operate what you build by investigating failures, identifying technical debt, and participating in operational support.
• Leverage AI tools in daily workflows while maintaining critical judgment over generated outputs.

Requirements

• Professional experience building and shipping production backend applications.
• Strong fundamentals in APIs, databases, testing, debugging, and performance.
• Experience with Ruby/Rails, Go, or similar modern backend languages.
• Ability to own features from requirements through delivery with minimal guidance.
• Strong written communication skills for effective collaboration in a remote, asynchronous environment.

What we offer

• Equity compensation and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible paid time off to support your well-being.
• Access to a growth and development fund for professional advancement.
• Participation in team member resource groups and a collaborative, innovative culture.