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Senior Backend Engineer, Analytics Instrumentation (Golang)

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Canada, ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ CanadaFull-time - Senior (4-7 years)0 applicantsCloses Aug 9, 2026

Salary

CAD 117,600 - 252,000 / year

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Job description

Job details

  • Location: Canada
  • Work mode: Remote
  • Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
  • Salary: CAD 117,600 - 252,000 per year

Role overview

GitLab is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Analytics Instrumentation team. In this role, you will leverage Golang to build scalable systems that track and analyze platform usage, helping GitLab optimize its intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. You will work within a distributed team to enhance developer productivity and operational efficiency for millions of users.

Job details

This is a Full-time position based in Canada. The role is Remote, allowing you to work from anywhere within the country. This is not an Internship. The salary range for this position is 117,600 CAD to 252,000 CAD.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement robust backend services using Golang to support analytics instrumentation.
  • Develop scalable data collection pipelines to monitor platform performance and user behavior.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define key performance indicators and tracking requirements.
  • Optimize existing instrumentation code to reduce latency and improve system reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation for backend architecture.

Requirements

  • Proven professional experience as a Backend Engineer with a focus on Golang.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and scalable architecture patterns.
  • Experience implementing analytics instrumentation or telemetry in a production environment.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote-first, asynchronous communication culture.
  • Proficiency with version control systems and modern CI/CD workflows.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range from 117,600 to 252,000 CAD
  • Fully remote work environment
  • Opportunity to work with a global leader in DevSecOps
  • Exposure to high-scale systems serving millions of users

Keywords

GolangBackend EngineeringAnalyticsInstrumentationDevSecOpsDistributed SystemsAPI DesignScalability