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Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

Digicert · Cape Town · 2026-10-19

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About this role

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

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Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Developer

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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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