Senior Software Engineer (Golang)
DigiCertCape Town, ZA
At a glance
- Location
- Cape Town, ZA
- Workplace
- Not stated
- Pay
- Not published by the employer
- Employment type
- Not stated
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor (or equivalent)
- Job family
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Posted by employer
- 19 October 2026
- Last verified open
- 24 October 2026
- Region and country
- ZA
- Team
- Engineering
- Listed via
- Greenhouse
What the employer wrote
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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Where this record came from
Read from DigiCert's own Greenhouse job board on , and last confirmed still open on . The employer published it on 19 October 2026. Jobsearch.ing did not write, edit or rank this posting, and does not vet the employer. View the original posting.