Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

Digicert; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Generous paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

DigiCert is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) in Cape Town to build scalable cloud services for PKI and security management. You will own RESTful APIs and contribute to design, development, testing, and deployment in a collaborative, agile environment.

The role emphasizes Go expertise, Docker/Kubernetes, and distributed systems knowledge, with opportunities for growth and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong Go (Golang) proficiency.
• Experience building RESTful web services.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Build RESTful, scalable cloud-native web services using Go.
• Collaborate on design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality code.
• Engage with engineering leaders to implement best practices.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and fix defects for customer needs.

Skills

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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