Lead Backend Engineer for Developer Tools

GitLab • , , canada, , , canada, Canada • Posted May 23, 2026

Location , , canada, , , canada
Job Type Full-time
Category Other-General
Posted May 23, 2026
Serve as a Lead Backend Engineer specializing in Developer Tools. Focus on optimizing developer experience by enhancing CI/CD processes and modernizing testing frameworks across teams.
This role involves significant hands-on coding in Ruby and Go, influencing engineering practices, and spearheading improvements. You will work with global teams to gather feedback and implement solutions that break down bottlenecks in the development lifecycle. Your leadership will be essential in fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drive enhancements in Developer Experience initiatives
• Modernize testing frameworks for effective developer feedback
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines to enhance collaboration
• Influence roadmap decisions through stakeholder feedback
• Collaborate to eliminate architectural friction
Requirements:
• Extensive background in developer tooling and testing frameworks
• Proven leadership in change initiatives across team...

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