Backend Engineer, Source Code – Repository Services, Ruby

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Create secure, high-performing, and thoroughly tested features and enhancements utilizing Ruby and GraphQL.

• Navigate complex requirements and legacy limitations while ensuring system reliability.

• Design and uphold backend services, APIs, data models, and business logic that govern repository access and validation.

• Leverage Gitaly primitives and work closely with the Gitaly team.

• Diagnose and resolve bugs and support inquiries.

• Collaborate across various functions and teams both asynchronously and synchronously.

• Utilize AI agents for well-defined tasks and critically evaluate their outputs.

• Write maintainable code in alignment with GitLab standards and engage in code reviews.

• Monitor production health metrics and participate in Tier 2 on-call support.

• Troubleshoot incidents, assist in root cause analysis, and enhance observability and resilience.

• Disseminate knowledge through code reviews, technical documentation, and collaborative efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in developing backend web applications, services, or application programming interfaces.

• Proficient in Ruby and GraphQL.

• Knowledge of relational databases, structured query language, data modeling, caching, background processing, and backend performance best practices.

• Experience in contributing to user-facing workflows and managing their underlying systems.

• Proficient in writing backend unit and integration tests.

• Familiarity with the testing pyramid, Git, and collaborative code review methodologies.

• Experience with AI coding agents and evaluating their outputs, or a willingness to cultivate these skills within a complex monorepo.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, navigate ambiguity, take ownership, and seek guidance when necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and overall wellness.

• Flexible Paid Time Off.

• Team Member Resource Groups.

• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Growth and Development Fund.

• Parental Leave.

• Remote work arrangement.