Full Time

Staff Backend Engineer, Core DevOps

GitLab
United States
$170,000 - $250,000* / year

Job Description

About this kind of role

What a Staff Backend Engineer, Core DevOps usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, develops, tests, and maintains backend systems and infrastructure, often focusing on automation and reliability. This role involves building and improving tools and processes for deployment, monitoring, and scaling applications. Collaboration with development and operations teams is essential to ensure smooth software delivery and performance. Responsibilities frequently include troubleshooting production issues and implementing solutions to prevent future incidents.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet), and experience with CI/CD pipelines is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong understanding of systems administration, automation, and a passion for building robust and scalable infrastructure thrive in this role.

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