About this role
Lead technical development of GitLab's People systems through AI-first automation engineering. Build and maintain integrations, automations, and Slack bots across Workday, Greenhouse, Workato, and Google Cloud Platform. Drive reliability and scalability for HR technology infrastructure serving a global remote workforce.
Must have
Hands-on experience writing and maintaining code in Ruby or comparable scripting language like Python or PHP
Deep expertise in Workato or comparable enterprise automation and integration platform
Strong experience integrating with Workday using Workday Web Services
Experience building Slack apps and automations using Slack's API and Bot SDK
Proficiency with Git and GitLab for version control, code review, and CI/CD workflows
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform or AWS and experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience connecting HR systems including Workday, Greenhouse, and internal tools
Comfort working with AI tools and MCP frameworks to accelerate development
Technologies
Responsibilities
Own design, development, and maintenance of people system automations and integrations across Workato, GCP, Claude, Workday, Greenhouse and GitLab
Build and maintain integrations between Workday, Greenhouse, Slack, and internal tools using Workday Web Services and Slack's API and Bot SDK
Write, version, and maintain automation code in Ruby stored in GitLab with documentation and code reviews
Develop and manage Slack apps and bots that deliver automated workflows for globally distributed workforce
Serve as subject matter expert on Workato automation architecture driving standardization and scalability
Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices for People system automation using GitLab
Leverage AI tools, LLMs, and MCP frameworks including Claude to accelerate automation development
Provide technical guidance to teammates and stakeholders partnering with InfoSec, AI Engineering, and IT
Benefits
Amenities
Recruitment process
Role is part of People Technology team building systems foundation for global all-remote company
Team works across core systems, integrations, automation, and compliance across time zones
GitLab embraces AI as core productivity multiplier with all team members expected to use AI daily
Candidates with varying experience levels are welcome to apply
Base salary range is for United States residents only and does not include bonuses, equity, or benefits
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