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Senior Backend Engineer (RoR), AST: Secret Detection

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about 4 hours ago
Remote, Canada +5 more
Senior

Base Salary

$118k - $252k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Guide the design and implementation of backend features for GitLab Secret Detection.
  • Build clean, well-tested, maintainable code that meets GitLab standards.
  • Partner with product management and engineering peers to enhance backend capabilities.
  • Improve detection quality by reducing false positives and strengthening validation workflows.
  • Contribute to code reviews, RFCs, and proof-of-concept work.
  • Identify technical debt and propose practical improvements.
  • Diagnose performance issues and implement enhancements.
  • Work effectively in a globally distributed, async-first team.

Requirements

  • Experience building backend applications using Ruby on Rails.
  • Knowledge of GraphQL and interest in backend-focused product development.
  • Experience designing secure, maintainable systems for production web applications.
  • Knowledge of security concepts and secure coding practices.
  • Background in developing or working with security tools related to code scanning.
  • Experience investigating performance issues in backend systems.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners.
  • Strong communication skills in remote, async-first environments.

Benefits

  • Benefits to support 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.
  • Home office support.

Tech Stack

GoGraphQLRuby on Rails

Categories

BackendSecurity