Intermediate Backend Engineer - Database Change Management

📋 Description

• Build and test the system that safely applies database schema changes during upgrades for both
• Develop and maintain testing frameworks that validate schema changes before they reach production.
• Implement checks and safeguards that catch problems before upgrades run, preventing failed or slow
• Review and improve database schema migrations from other engineers and external contributors to
• Work cross-functionally with operations, packaging, distribution, and QA teams to ensure the
• Document upgrade procedures, schema change patterns, and migration best practices to help other

🎯 Requirements

• Professional software engineering experience with PostgreSQL in large, complex production
• Proficiency with Ruby on Rails, with experience designing, implementing, and reviewing backend
• Ability to reason about software design, algorithms, and system-level trade-offs, particularly
• Strong written communication skills and comfort working asynchronously in an all-remote
• Self-directed work style with effective organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities
• Alignment with GitLab’s values, including transparency, teamwork, inclusion, and contribution to

🎁 Benefits

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental Leave