Senior Backend Engineer, SSCS: Authorization

GitLab
Remote
Remote

Why this role

Pace
Varied
The role requires a fast-paced approach, with team members expected to integrate AI into daily workflows, indicating a high-speed work environment.
Collaboration
High
Given the emphasis on co-creating the future and collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems, this role demands strong collaboration skills.
Autonomy
Medium
With GitLab's high-performance culture driven by continuous knowledge exchange and innovation, the Senior Backend Engineer will have significant autonomy in their work.
Decision Impact
Company
Decisions made as a Senior Backend Engineer will directly influence the efficiency and security of software development processes for numerous organizations.
Role Level
Individual Contributor
The complexity arises from the need to work on authorization systems within a large, intelligent orchestration platform, requiring a deep understanding of backend technologies and DevSecOps principles.

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful deployment of backend systems
  • enhanced system performance
  • improved security measures
  • optimized codebase
Typical background
significant experience in backend engineeringdegree in computer science or related field

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Backend Developer at a tech startup
    system architecture · backend technologies
    Experience in designing and implementing backend systems at a startup can be directly applied to enhancing authorization systems at GitLab.
  • Coming from DevSecOps Engineer at a financial institution
    security protocols · DevSecOps principles
    A background in DevSecOps, particularly in a regulated environment, provides the necessary skills to work on secure software development processes.

Skills & requirements

Required

Backend_engineeringSoftware_developmentDevSecOpsAi_integrationCloud_computingApi_designPerformance_tuningSecurity_best_practices

Preferred

Experience_with_gitlab

About the role

As a Senior Backend Engineer at GitLab, you'll be working on enhancing the authorization systems within a dynamic DevSecOps environment, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, AI-driven tech landscape.

Original posting from GitLab via Greenhouse

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.

The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

*Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab.

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Remote-GlobalHow GitLab will support you

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 

Home office support

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