The opportunity
We are a remote, agile backend group within the Database Excellence stage, with a focused mission on the database upgrade experience. We work asynchronously and partner closely with Database Architecture, Database Health, Database Automation, packaging and distribution, QA, and operations teams.
What you'll do
Build and test the system that safely applies database schema changes during: upgrades for both GitLab.com and self-managed customers.
Develop and maintain testing frameworks that validate schema changes before they reach production.
Implement checks and safeguards that catch problems before upgrades run,: preventing failed or slow upgrades for customers.
Review and improve database schema migrations from other engineers and: external contributors to ensure safety, consistency, and backward compatibility.
Work cross-functionally with operations, packaging, distribution, and QA: teams to ensure the upgrade experience is reliable and smooth for all customers.
Document upgrade procedures, schema change patterns, and migration best: practices to help other engineers work with and maintain the system.
What they're looking for
- Work with operations teams to identify their needs and continuously improve: the safety and speed of customer upgrades, with success measured by fewer failed or slow upgrades and a more reliable upgrade experience.
