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Posted 6h ago•Cape Town

Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

SeniorOn-site (Cape Town)Salary undisclosed
Required Skills
GoReactKubernetesDockerMySQLSQL
Job Description

Who we are

DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust. We protect the digital world by ensuring the security, privacy, and authenticity of every interaction. Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform unifies PKI, DNS, and certificate lifecycle management, to secure infrastructure, software, devices, messages, AI content and agents. Learn why more than 100,000 organizations, including 90% of the Fortune 500, choose DigiCert to stop today’s threats and prepare for a quantum-safe future at www.digicert.com

Job summary

The DigiCert ONE CA team is looking for a knowledgeable Senior Software Engineer to join our agile cross functional team to build the future of PKI and security management.

 

What you will do

  • Build RESTful, highly scalable cloud native webservices using Go
  • Collaborate with the team in the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality code
  • Engage with other engineering leaders to implement industry best practices
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and debug product defects and provide timely solutions to customer needs
  • Develop a deep understanding of PKI products, architecture, and systems

 

What you will have

  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Developer
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing applications in Go (Golang)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent years of experience in the industry
  • Required experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience designing and developing RESTful web service APIs
  • Strong knowledge of the following:
    • Software engineering best-practices in design, testing, and architecture
    • Service-based architectures and distributed systems
    • Relational databases, including indexes, and SQL best practices
    • Design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
    • Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/DevOps
  • Flexibility to attend meetings outside of standard working hours when required to support collaboration across multiple time zones and global teams 
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

 

Nice to have

  • Technologies we use, any experience is a bonus!
    • MySQL
    • React / Redux
    • C++
    • Git and GitHub

 

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package  
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and additional leave options  
  • Family-friendly leave policies, including maternity, paternity, and other supportive leave programs  
  • Health and wellness support, including medical cover (where applicable), gym reimbursements, and mental well-being resources  
  • Pension, life insurance, and income protection benefits (location dependent)  
  • Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential support for employees and their families  
  • Education assistance and professional development opportunities  
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning and continuous learning resources  
  • Employee referral bonus program and additional company perks and discounts  
  • Business travel insurance and global employee support programs 

 

What We Offer

Connecting Work and Life

At DigiCert, we recognize that a fulfilling career is just one part of a well-rounded life. Our benefits are designed to support the whole person, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.

  • Comprehensive Physical & Mental Wellness Programs
  • Competitive Vacation & Paid Holidays
  • Country Specific Parental Leave & Family Planning Support
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • Catered Lunches for In-Office Employees

Financial Health & Future Planning

Your financial well-being is a priority. We offer competitive compensation structures and programs to help you build long-term security.

  • Annual Performance-Based Bonus
  • Country Specific Retirement Planning Options
  • 401(k) Matching Program (U.S. Employees Only)

Professional Development & Career Growth

We believe that when our employees grow, we grow. That’s why we invest in comprehensive learning and development initiatives to support every stage of your career.

  • Continuous Learning Programs
  • Assigned Mentorship Program
  • Structured Performance Review Cycles
  • Leadership Development Opportunities

 

To protect candidate information and maintain a secure hiring process, all applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Resumes or CVs sent directly via email will not be reviewed or considered.

 

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