Senior GitLab Engineer / GitLab Administrator (Self-Managed GitLab)

Important Note

Only candidates currently based in Riyadh with a valid work visa will be considered.
This role is specifically for engineers who have operated and administered self-managed GitLab environments, not just developers who have used GitLab for CI/CD.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior GitLab Lead Engineer to take ownership of an enterprise GitLab platform. The role focuses on self-managed GitLab architecture, modernizing CI/CD, migrating from legacy toolchains, and optimizing the platform within an enterprise environment.

This is a highly hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise and the ability to operate independently.

1. Design and optimize self-managed GitLab architecture

2. Lead migration from legacy CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins)

3. Configure and maintain GitLab Geo and multi-region environments

4. Troubleshoot complex CI/CD pipelines and runner infrastructure

5. Implement DevSecOps practices, including security scanning

6. Automate infrastructure using Terraform and/or Ansible

7. Perform GitLab performance tuning and platform stabilization

8. Manage backup, restore, HA, and disaster recovery configurations

9. Document architecture, migration procedures, and operational guides

10. Work directly with enterprise stakeholders and technical teams

11. 7+ years of hands-on GitLab solution design and implementation experience

12. Strong experience with self-managed GitLab deployments

13. Proven experience in GitLab migration projects

14. Experience with GitLab HA, backup/restore, and disaster recovery

15. Strong CI/CD engineering background

16. Experience with Terraform or Ansible

17. Ability to work independently in an enterprise environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience with Kubernetes and container-based environments
• Strong troubleshooting experience in complex CI/CD environments