Senior Software Engineer at Digicert — South Africa

About The 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>](http://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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