Fullstack Engineer

GitLab; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company in Liverpool is seeking a skilled individual to develop and enhance multi-platform editor extensions. The ideal candidate will have strong TypeScript skills and experience with command-line applications. You will design, implement, and maintain services to power the GitLab Duo CLI, alongside enhancing its JetBrains IDE plugin. This role is fully remote, promoting collaboration across various teams while valuing growth, equity, and employee support.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Team Member Resource Groups

Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Growth and Development Fund

Parental leave

Home office support

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with TypeScript across frontend and backend.
• Experience in building command-line applications and interactive terminal experiences.
• Hands-on experience with IDE extension ecosystems.
• Experience with Kotlin or modern Java.
• Understanding of the Language Server Protocol.
• Familiarity with modern build systems.
• Experience with Vue 3 and reactive UI design.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the stack to build and refine multi-platform editor extensions.
• Design, implement, and maintain TypeScript and Node.js services.
• Develop and enhance the JetBrains IDE plugin.
• Implement features in the GitLab Language Server.
• Build modern, accessible UI components using Vue 3.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams.
• Contribute to improvements in product quality and developer experience.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor peers.

Skills

Proficiency with TypeScript

Experience with command-line applications

Familiarity with IDE extension ecosystems

Kotlin or modern Java experience

Understanding of Language Server Protocol

Experience with modern build systems

Experience with Vue 3 and reactive UI design

Ability to work independently remotely

Job description

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 human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

Some Examples Of Our Projects

• GitLab Duo plugin for JetBrains IDEs
• GitLab Language Server

What you’ll do

• Contribute across the stack to build and refine multi-platform editor extensions that bring GitLab Duo directly into developers' daily workflows.
• Design, implement, and maintain TypeScript and Node.js services that power our GitLab Duo CLI, including rich interactive terminal experiences.
• Develop and enhance our JetBrains IDE plugin, working with the IntelliJ Platform SDK and Kotlin to deliver performant, intuitive in-IDE experiences.
• Implement features and improvements in our GitLab Language Server to provide consistent, AI‑assisted workflows across editors and platforms.
• Build modern, accessible UI components using Vue 3, shadcn-style component libraries, and Tailwind-based theming as part of our next-generation editor experience.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams in the AI Engineering section to align technical decisions with our broader multi‑platform strategy.
• Advocate for and contribute to improvements in product quality, security, performance, and developer experience, including refining internal engineering standards and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, provide mentorship to peers, and help shape the technical direction of editor extensions and multi‑platform developer tooling at GitLab.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with TypeScript across frontend and backend, including building and maintaining Node.js-based services.
• Hands‑on experience building command‑line applications and interactive terminal experiences using modern frameworks or libraries.
• Experience working with modern IDE extension ecosystems (for example, JetBrains IDEs or similar platforms), including understanding of plugin architectures and development workflows.
• Experience with Kotlin or modern Java, and an interest in applying or extending that experience to multi‑platform development.
• Understanding of the Language Server Protocol (LSP) or experience working with language servers and editor integration.
• Experience with modern build systems, including managing multi‑module builds and dependencies.
• Experience with Vue 3, the Composition API, and reactive UI design, including work with component libraries and theming systems.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote, asynchronous environment.

Benefits to support you

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave
• Home office support

Remote‑Global

GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location‑based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

We operate fully remotely and collaborate asynchronously across multiple regions, leveraging GitLab’s values of transparency and open communication.

EEO & Privacy

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