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DigiCert

Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

Cape Town

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Senior
Country
ZA
Work mode
Remote-friendly
First seen by hirly
19 Oct 2026

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the posting

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

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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