Lead AI-First People Systems Engineer (Remote)

GitLab; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GitLab is seeking a Lead People Systems Engineer to drive an AI-first transformation across our People automation landscape. You’ll own code, pipelines, and integrations spanning Workday, Greenhouse, Slack, and internal tools, building reliable systems at scale.

Join a global, all-remote team that values innovation, reliability, and collaboration, and help GitLab accelerate how its people data powers decisions and experiences.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience writing and maintaining code in Ruby or a comparable scripting language (Python, PHP, etc.).
• Deep expertise in Workato or a comparable enterprise automation/integration platform.
• Strong experience integrating with Workday using Workday Web Services (WWS).
• Experience building Slack apps and automations using Slack's API and Bot SDK.
• Proficiency with Git and GitLab for version control, code review, and CI/CD workflows.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS; experience with Docker and Kubernetes (GKE is a bonus).
• Experience connecting HR systems including Workday, Greenhouse, and internal tools.
• Comfort working with AI tools and MCP frameworks to accelerate development.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and maintenance of people system automations and integrations across Workato, Google Cloud Platform, Claude, Workday, Greenhouse and GitLab.
• Build and maintain integrations between Workday, Greenhouse, Slack, and internal tools using Workday Web Services (WWS) and Slack's API and Bot SDK.
• Write, version, and maintain automation code in Ruby (or comparable scripting languages) stored in GitLab, with clear documentation and code reviews.
• Develop and manage Slack apps and bots that deliver automated workflows across a globally distributed workforce.
• Diagnose root problems, challenge assumptions, and co-design scalable automation solutions.
• Serve as subject matter expert on Workato automation architecture to drive standardization.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices for People system automation using GitLab.
• Leverage AI tools and MCP frameworks to accelerate automation and reduce manual work.
• Provide technical guidance and communicate context to teammates and stakeholders.

Skills

Ruby or Python scripting

Workato automation

Slack API

GitLab CI/CD

GCP or AWS

Docker and Kubernetes

HR systems integration

AI tools MCP

Strong communication

Engineering mindset

Tools

Workday Web Services (WWS)

Slack Bot SDK

GitLab

Job description

GitLab is seeking a Lead People Systems Engineer to drive an AI-first transformation across our People automation landscape. You’ll own code, pipelines, and integrations spanning Workday, Greenhouse, Slack, and internal tools, building reliable systems at scale.

Join a global, all-remote team that values innovation, reliability, and collaboration, and help GitLab accelerate how its people data powers decisions and experiences.