GitLab

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Job Description: • Build and lead the database reliability team, ensuring availability, security, scalability, and operational excellence for GitLab.com • Define database strategy including data store selection for different use cases and cost optimization decisions • Exercise cross-functional influence to drive database decisions that balance technical excellence with business needs • Hire, coach, and retain exceptional engineering talent while creating an environment where the team thrives • Set clear objectives, enforce healthy database practices, and act as a force multiplier for the team • Build partnerships with Platform/Infrastructure, and Engineering teams while influencing and advocating for healthy database practices across the organization • Lead agile projects while working asynchronously across distributed teams • Translate complex technical issues into clear business language for stakeholders • Maintain an environment where Team Members can thrive and the team produces results Requirements: • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with ability to influence without authority • Track record of hiring, coaching, and growing top engineering talent • Proven experience leading engineering teams at scale • A track record of helping teams transition from reactive to proactive. • Strong opinions on database strategy, data store selection, and understanding of cost implications with big-picture thinking • Deep technical expertise with PostgreSQL, distributed systems, and databases at scale on large consumer platforms • Ability to set measurable objectives, establish best practices, and hold teams accountable while remaining open to feedback Benefits: • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being • Flexible Paid Time Off • Team Member Resource Groups • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Growth and Development Fund • Parental leave • Home office support