Senior Software Engineer (Golang) at DigiCert (Cape Town, South Africa)
DigiCert· Cape Town, South Africa·
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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.
Why work at DigiCert
- Culture: "CARE" values – Customer Obsession, Amazing Innovation, Relentless Execution, Exceptional Collaboration. Emphasis on trust, collaboration, and impact.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Parity pledge (interview at least one qualified woman for every open role); active Women in Tech chapter with mentorship programs; diversity-based Employee Resource Groups.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office: Primarily in-office roles (HQ Lehi and Bengaluru offices); some positions may allow flexibility. Built In lists "Employees work from physical offices."
- Benefits: Performance bonuses, employee discounts, generous parental leave, family medical leave, dental insurance, health insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, apprenticeship programs, job training + conferences, free snacks and drinks.
- Growth & Development: Opportunities to work on cutting-edge security technology (AI, quantum, IoT); strong focus on professional development and internal mobility.
- Community: STEM education partnership with Thanksgiving Point in Utah, supporting real-world science and engineering challenges for local students.