Intermediate Site Reliability Engineer, Database Operations

Who you are

You have a solid background in site reliability engineering, with experience in maintaining and optimizing database systems. Your expertise in PostgreSQL allows you to manage complex database infrastructures effectively, ensuring high availability and performance. You understand the importance of monitoring and alerting systems, and you are skilled in implementing best practices for incident management and response. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with development teams to enhance system reliability and performance. You are proactive in identifying potential issues and implementing solutions before they impact users. You are also familiar with CI/CD practices and understand how they relate to database operations. You embrace AI technologies and are eager to incorporate them into your workflows to drive efficiency and innovation.

What you'll do

As an Intermediate Site Reliability Engineer at GitLab, you will take ownership of the PostgreSQL database infrastructure that powers millions of users. You will monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure the reliability of GitLab.com. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement database changes, ensuring that they align with best practices for performance and security. You will also participate in incident response and post-mortem analysis, helping to improve processes and prevent future incidents. Your role will involve automating routine tasks to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention. You will contribute to the development of documentation and training materials to support team members and improve knowledge sharing within the organization. You will stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to enhance GitLab's database operations.

What we offer

GitLab offers a flexible remote work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere within the EMEA region. You will be part of a high-performance culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. GitLab is committed to your professional growth, providing opportunities for skill development and career advancement. You will work with a diverse team of experts who are passionate about transforming software development through cutting-edge technology. GitLab also emphasizes work-life balance, offering generous time-off policies and support for your well-being.