Senior Backend Engineer, UK @GitLab

Overview

GitLab is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, implement, and improve product capabilities while tackling complex backend challenges. As part of a remote-first team, this role emphasizes collaboration and innovation across various technical domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive technical direction by designing and deploying moderate to complex backend features.
• Advocate for the quality, security, availability, and performance of products.
• Mentor associate and intermediate engineers, enhancing team delivery practices.
• Diagnose performance and reliability issues at scale and participate in incident response.
• Utilize AI to enhance production engineering and coach others on its effective use.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in backend architecture, APIs, data systems, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in modern backend programming languages and systems programming.
• Experience in designing or evolving modular backend systems and architectures.
• Strong influence through technical judgment and clear written communication.
• Experience with agentic AI systems in production environments.

Helpful experience includes:

• High-throughput distributed systems and containerized operations (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Deep knowledge of database performance and large-scale architecture.
• Public technical communication or experience in SaaS.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off.
• Health, financial and well-being support.
• Team member resource groups.
• Equity compensation and employee stock purchase plan.
• Growth and development fund.
• Parental leave.

Location

Remote, United Kingdom

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the GitLab application process.