Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)
CoinbaseFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must have professional experience with Golang and PostgreSQL, along with strong database experience and an interest in developing expertise in ClickHouse databases. Experience working with a platform or complex applications, familiarity with building and deploying software using CI/CD or other internal tooling, and proficiency in distributed, scalable, and reliable systems are required. Familiarity with modern DevOps platforms, proficiency in English for remote and asynchronous communication, and experience monitoring system health with tools like Prometheus or Grafana are also necessary. Preferred qualifications include a background or strong interest in learning Golang, some GCP and/or AWS experience, experience managing cloud infrastructure, and some experience operating a managed Kubernetes cluster.
The Intermediate Backend Engineer will develop Golang backend components leveraging high-scale data pipelines and collaborate with Product Management and other stakeholders to maintain a high bar for quality in a fast-paced environment. They will craft code that meets standards for style, maintainability, and best practices, and advocate for these standards through code review. Responsibilities also include working with other GitLab teams to integrate monitoring and insights features, developing features and improvements to the GitLab product securely, efficiently, and performantly with minimal guidance, and advocating for improvements to product quality, security, and performance. The engineer will also solve technical problems of high scope and complexity.
Unified DevOps platform for software development
GitLab offers a DevOps platform that simplifies the software development process by providing a single application for collaboration, visibility, and speed. The platform integrates various tools needed for software development, which helps teams manage their projects more efficiently without juggling multiple tools. This allows companies to concentrate on enhancing their products instead of spending too much time on builds. GitLab serves a wide range of clients, including large corporations from different industries, demonstrating its versatility. The company operates on a subscription-based model, where clients pay for access to the platform, which includes features for continuous integration and deployment. GitLab also provides free trials and regularly updates its platform to deliver ongoing value to its users. By customizing its offerings and partnering with other technology providers, GitLab aims to enhance its ecosystem and drive revenue.