Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

WebHosting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,995,000 - 2,992,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

ERGs

Catered lunches

401k matching

Job summary

DigiCert is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the DigiCert ONE CA team. You will help build the future of PKI and security management with a cross-functional agile team, focusing on scalable Go-based RESTful services in a cloud-native environment.

You will collaborate with engineering leaders, optimize deployments, and contribute to design decisions while supporting global time zones. Strong Go skills, Docker/Kubernetes, and distributed systems knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional backend development experience.
• Proven hands-on Go (Golang) development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Design RESTful web services and APIs.
• Strong knowledge of service-based architectures and distributed systems.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL best practices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Build RESTful, scalable cloud-native web services using Go.
• Collaborate across design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality code.
• Engage with engineering leaders to implement industry best practices.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve product defects for customers.
• Develop deep understanding of PKI products, architecture, and systems.

Skills

Go

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Distributed systems

SQL & indexing

CI/CD

Communication

React

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS

Tools

Git & GitHub

MySQL

C++

Job description

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
• Technologies we use, any experience is a bonus!
  • MySQL
  • React / Redux
  • C++
  • Git and GitHub
• Health and wellness support, including medicalcover(where applicable), gym reimbursements, and mental well-being resources

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

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.

• Assigned Mentorship Program
• Structured Performance Review Cycles