Intermediate Backend Engineer, Security Risk Management: Security Policies 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. An overview of this role Join GitLab's Security Policies team and be at the forefront of building a more secure software development lifecycle! As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in empowering organizations to define, implement, and manage security policies within GitLab. Initially, your focus will be enhancing the quality and robustness of our current feature set. This includes reducing our test gap, leading testing efforts, and developing comprehensive automated test cases. Once our foundation is solid, you'll leverage your expertise to help us introduce powerful new features that give customers greater control and visibility over their security posture. Build and enhance Security Policies features with a focus on security, performance, and robust testing. Take ownership of feature quality by executing manual test cases and driving improvements to the verification process. Partner with Product Management and Engineering to uphold rigorous quality standards. Champion continuous improvement in product quality, security, and performance. Deliver clean, maintainable code adhering to best practices for high-scale web applications. Provide timely and constructive code reviews, fostering a welcoming environment for community contributions. Proactively identify and address technical debt, optimizing team efficiency. Deliver features independently while excelling in collaborative environments for larger projects. Contribute to on-call rotations, ensuring the stability and security of GitLab operations. Proficiency in relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL. Ability to articulate complex technical challenges and propose well-defined, iterative solutions. Solid understanding of software testing principles and experience with quality assurance tasks. Experience owning a project from concept to production, including proposal, discussion, and execution. The Security Policies team is at the forefront of security policy management, building powerful tools that empower organizations to secure their software development lifecycle. If you are passionate about building secure and reliable software, this team offers a unique opportunity to impact how companies approach security. Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application. Salary: $98,000 - $210,000 USD Country Hiring Guidelines: 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. GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab's policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit. Apply for this job * indicates a required field #J-18808-Ljbffr