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DigiCert

Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

DigiCert Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Computer and Network Security · 1,001-5,000 employees

5 h ago
golang Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time South Africa
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About the role

Build scalable, cloud-native RESTful web services in Go and collaborate with a cross-functional team on their design, development, testing, and deployment. Apply engineering best practices, troubleshoot product defects, address customer needs, and develop expertise in PKI products and systems.

What they look for

Go Backend Development RESTful APIs Docker Kubernetes Cloud-Native Services Distributed Systems Service-Based Architectures Relational Databases SQL Software Architecture Software Testing Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery PKI Troubleshooting

Requirements

Requires at least five years of backend development experience and five years of hands-on Go application development, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience. Candidates should have experience with Docker, Kubernetes, REST API design, distributed systems, relational databases and SQL, software engineering practices, and CI/CD, as well as strong communication skills and flexibility to collaborate across time zones.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Benefits Package Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Family Leave Medical Coverage Gym Reimbursements Mental Health Support Pension Life Insurance Income Protection Employee Assistance Program Education Assistance Professional Development LinkedIn Learning Employee Referral Bonus Business Travel Insurance Annual Performance-Based Bonus Retirement Planning 401(k) Matching Mentorship Program Leadership Development

Full 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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