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full-timeIntermediate Backend Engineer - Database Change Management
Gitlab · Bangalore
GitLab provides an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, helping organisations deliver software faster while maintaining security and compliance. As an Intermediate Backend Engineer focused on Database Change Management, you will work on the team that ensures GitLab’s database upgrade process is safe, fast and predictable for both GitLab.com and self‑managed deployments. Daily tasks include building and testing Ruby on Rails services that apply PostgreSQL schema changes during upgrades, creating frameworks to validate migrations before they reach production, and implementing checks that catch potential issues early. You will review migration code from internal engineers and external contributors, document upgrade procedures, and collaborate with operations, packaging, distribution and QA teams to improve reliability. The role suits engineers with solid professional experience in PostgreSQL, especially schema migrations and performance tuning, strong Ruby on Rails skills, and the ability to reason about system‑level trade‑offs and write clear technical documentation.
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. Intermediate Backend Engineer - Database Change Management An overview of this role As an Intermediate Backend Engineer on the team that owns GitLab's database upgrade experience, you'll help build the software that makes upgrades safe, fast, and predictable for both GitLab.com and self-managed customers. Working in Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL alongside experienced engineers, you'll build and test the system that applies database schema changes during an upgrade and catches problems before they reach customers. It is an all-remote, asynchronous, highly team-based environment where you'll get mentorship and grow your skills in backend engineering, system design, and the reliability issues customers face when upgrading. Some examples of our projects: System that runs database schema changes safely during upgrades Framework for testing schema changes before they ship to production Checks that catch problems before upgrades run What you’ll do Build and test the system that safely applies database schema changes during upgrades for both GitLab.com and self-managed customers. Develop and maintain testing frameworks that validate schema changes before they reach production. Implement checks and safeguards that catch problems before upgrades run, preventing failed or slow upgrades for customers. Review and improve database schema migrations from other engineers and external contributors to ensure safety, consistency, and backward compatibility. Work cross-functionally with operations, packaging, distribution, and QA teams to ensure the upgrade experience is reliable and smooth for all customers. Document upgrade procedures, schema change patterns, and migration best practices to help other engineers work with and maintain the system. Work with operations teams to identify their needs and continuously improve the safety and speed of customer upgrades, with success measured by fewer failed or slow upgrades and a more reliable upgrade experience. In this role, you'll succeed by shipping incremental improvements and, over time, taking ownership of larger pieces of work with shorter revision cycles. What you’ll bring Professional software engineering experience working with PostgreSQL in large, complex production environments, including schema migrations and performance tuning. Proficiency with Ruby on Rails, with experience designing, implementing, and reviewing backend features and services. Ability to reason about software design, algorithms, and system-level trade-offs, particularly regarding reliability, safety, and backward compatibility in production upgrades. Strong written communication skills and comfort working asynchronously in an all-remote, distributed team. Self-directed work style with effective organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities as a "manager of one." Alignment with GitLab's values, including transparency, teamwork, inclusion, and contribution to open source practices. Experience working with operations or infrastructure teams, or willingness to learn how to effectively work across organizational boundaries. About the team We are a remote, agile backend group within the Database Excellence stage, with a focused mission on the database upgrade experience. We work asynchronously and partner closely with Database Architecture, Database Health, Database Automation, packaging and distribution, QA, and operations teams. Our work ensures that customers can upgrade safely, quickly, and predictably. How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being Flexible Paid Time Off Team Member Resource Groups Equity Com
| Role | Intermediate Backend Engineer - Database Change Management |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Bangalore |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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