# Senior Software Engineer (Golang) at DigiCert

Senior Software Engineer (Golang) at DigiCert in Cape Town. Remote. Posted October 19, 2026.

- Company: DigiCert
- Location: Cape Town
- Workplace: Remote
- Experience: 5+ years
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://www.digicert.com/careers/?gh_jid=8877132002
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/senior-software-engineer-golang-digicert-26r2kf

## Description

**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 OfferConnecting 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 EmployeesFinancial 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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