Intermediate Backend Engineer, Package

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An overview of this role

As an Intermediate Backend Engineer on the Secure Artifact Management project, you'll play a key role in developing our first iteration of the dependency firewall. This feature will help organizations prevent malicious packages from entering their software supply chain, making the development process more secure for everyone. You'll work closely with experienced engineers who can support your growth while having a real impact on the security of the software supply chain.

As part of a collaborative team of 11 engineers, you'll help build and enhance our secure artifact management features, working primarily with Ruby on Rails. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical security infrastructure while growing your skills in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Do  

• Develop and implement features for the dependency firewall using Ruby on Rails
• Write clean, well-tested code that meets our internal standards
• Create and maintain API endpoints for security policy management
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement scalable solutions
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Help improve our test coverage and system reliability
• Work with the team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
• Contribute to technical documentation and internal knowledge sharing

What You’ll Bring 

• Professional experience with Ruby on Rails
• Basic understanding of API design and RESTful principles
• Familiarity with Git and version control concepts
• Experience writing automated tests
• Basic knowledge of security concepts is helpful but not required
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a remote environment
• Willingness to learn and grow your technical skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English

About the team

GitLab’s Package team is focused on building tools that help organizations manage their software dependencies securely. We're currently working on an exciting set of features for secure artifact management that will help prevent malicious packages from entering the software supply chain. The team values collaboration, learning, and writing maintainable code.

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off 
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave 
• Home office support

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 underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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