Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

Location: Cape Town

Department: Engineering

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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