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Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

DigiCert

Cape TownPosted 8 days agoDirect from company

  • LocationCape Town
  • Work typeNot stated
  • Posted19 October 2026
  • SourceDigiCert's careers page (Greenhouse)
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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

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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