Intermediate Fullstack Engineer, SSCS: Pipeline Security (Ruby) Remote Apply GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform , used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at GitLab by running our operations on our product and staying aligned with our values . Learn more about Life at GitLab .
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As an Intermediate Fullstack Engineer on the Pipeline Security team , you'll be at the forefront of making CI pipelines more secure and trustworthy for GitLab users worldwide. You'll work on critical security features that directly impact how thousands of organizations handle sensitive information in their development workflows. Our team is currently focused on two major initiatives: developing GitLab's native secrets management system for CI pipelines and implementing SLSA L3 compliance features to enhance software supply chain security.
Working with both Ruby on Rails and Vue.js, you'll help shape the security architecture of GitLab's CI/CD infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine deep backend development expertise with security engineering, directly contributing to making GitLab's pipelines more secure for everyone.
Secrets Manager
SLSA L3
What You’ll Do
Security Implementation: Contribute to the development of GitLab's native secrets management system for CI pipelines, ensuring secure handling of sensitive information
Code Review: Review code contributions with a security-first mindset, ensuring all new features meet our high security standards
Secure Development: Write secure, maintainable code primarily in Ruby on Rails and Vue.js
Technical Collaboration: Apply security best practices and participate in code reviews with a security-focused mindset
Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with security experts and other engineering teams to ensure best practices in secure software development
Documentation: Write and maintain technical documentation for security features, focusing on both implementation details and security considerations
Problem Solving: Debug and resolve complex security-related issues in production environments
Security Architecture: Participate in design discussions and technical reviews with a focus on security implications
What You’ll Bring
Required Skills:
3+ years of fullstack development experience
Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and JavaScript frontend frameworks
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex security concepts
Preferred Skills:
Understanding of CI/CD concepts and pipeline security
Experience with secrets management and security best practices
Strong knowledge of web application security principles
Experience with Git and GitLab/GitHub workflows
Experience with Golang development
Experience with container security and Docker
Familiarity with SLSA framework and software supply chain security
Experience with HashiCorp Vault or similar secrets management systems
About the team
The Pipeline Security team is responsible for making CI pipelines more secure and trustworthy for users. We're currently focused on two major initiatives that will significantly improve GitLab's security posture: developing a native secrets management system and implementing SLSA L3 compliance features. Our work directly impacts the security of thousands of organizations' software supply chains.
How GitLab will support you
Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
All remote , asynchronous work environment
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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