Senior GitLab Engineer / GitLab Administrator (Self-Managed GitLab) FutureOn Digital LLC
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Posted on 10 Mar
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Experience
7 - 14 Years
Job Location
Education
Bachelors in Computer Application(Computers), Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Computers), Masters in Computer Application(Computers), Master of Technology/Engineering(Computers)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Any
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
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.
Design and optimize self-managed GitLab architecture
Lead migration from legacy CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins)
Configure and maintain GitLab Geo and multi-region environments
Troubleshoot complex CI/CD pipelines and runner infrastructure
Implement DevSecOps practices, including security scanning
Automate infrastructure using Terraform and/or Ansible
Perform GitLab performance tuning and platform stabilization
Manage backup, restore, HA, and disaster recovery configurations
Document architecture, migration procedures, and operational guides
Work directly with enterprise stakeholders and technical teams
Desired Candidate Profile
7+ years of hands-on GitLab solution design and implementation experience
Strong experience with self-managed GitLab deployments
Proven experience in GitLab migration projects
Experience with GitLab HA, backup/restore, and disaster recovery
Strong CI/CD engineering background
Experience with Terraform or Ansible
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
Employment Type
- Contract
Company Industry
- IT - Software Services
Department / Functional Area
- IT Software
Keywords
- GitLab
- GitLab Administrator
- GitLab CI/CD
- GitLab Geo
- GitLab Migration
- DevOps
- CI/CD
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FutureOn Digital LLC
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Dubai Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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