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Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

DigiCert
Cape Town Posted Oct 19, 2026
Full-time

About this role

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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