Intermediate Fullstack Engineer, SSCS: Pipeline Security (Ruby) New

GitLab Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Intermediate Fullstack Engineer to enhance the security of CI pipelines. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in Ruby on Rails and Vue.js to develop critical security features and ensure the secure handling of sensitive information. You'll work closely with security experts, participate in code reviews, and contribute to a native secrets management system. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the security of thousands of organizations' software supply chains. If you're passionate about security and fullstack development, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fullstack development experience required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to GitLab's native secrets management system for CI pipelines.
• Review code contributions with a security-first mindset.

Skills

Fullstack Development

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

CI/CD Concepts

Web Application Security Principles

Tools

Ruby on Rails

Vue.js

Git

Docker

HashiCorp Vault

Job description

Intermediate Fullstack Engineer, SSCS: Pipeline Security (Ruby)

Remote

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.

Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Workflow, customers get the benefit of AI 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. All team members are encouraged and expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact across our global organisation.

An overview of this role

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.

• 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.
• 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.

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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