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Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

DigiCertCape Town, ZA

EngineeringSenior5+ yrs
Source-verified: read directly from this employer's own greenhouse job board, not a repost.Posted (4 days ago)Last verified (today)

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.

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