Intermediate Backend Engineer - Database Change Management
GitLab Inc. · Bengaluru
- Experience2–5 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelmid
- Posted15 Sept 2026
About GitLab Inc.
GitLab Inc. is hiring in Bengaluru in technology software. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.
Skills
- PostgreSQL
- Ruby on Rails
- database schema migrations
- database performance tuning
- software design
- algorithms
- system reliability
- backward compatibility
- software engineering
The role
A backend engineer at a software product company builds and safeguards PostgreSQL schema migrations for customer upgrades, using Ruby on Rails and database performance tuning. The role applies software reliability practices and backend development to deliver safe, backward-compatible production changes.
Full job description
GitLabs is hiring for the role of Intermediate Backend Engineer - Database Change Management!
Responsibility Of the Candidate:
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.
Requirements
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.