Staff Backend Engineer, EMEA
GitLab · IT
Source: GitLab
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GitLab is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer based in the United Kingdom to lead cross-cutting backend initiatives and drive modular architecture strategy. The role is fully remote and operates within an asynchronous, remote-first environment.
This technical leadership position focuses on modernizing GitLab's large monolith toward modular, reusable, and independently operated systems at high scale. You will define API and performance standards, create patterns for failure isolation, and lead the adoption of AI-assisted engineering workflows. Your influence will span organizational boundaries through written alignment without relying on formal authority.
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GitLab is a pioneer in remote-first, asynchronous work, providing an intelligent DevSecOps orchestration platform. Trusted by millions of users and over half of the Fortune 100, the company focuses on developer productivity and digital transformation. GitLab operates globally but hires through specific location-based country guidelines.