Who we are
We're a leading, global security authority that's disrupting our own category. Our encryption is trusted by the major ecommerce brands, the world's largest companies, the major cloud providers, entire country financial systems, entire internets of things and even down to the little things like surgically embedded pacemakers. We help companies put trust - an abstract idea - to work. That's digital trust for the real world.
Job summary
The Principal Software Engineer – Backend position at DigiCert, particularly for roles based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, emphasizes leadership in developing scalable and secure micro services. This role is ideal for professionals with extensive experience in backend development, especially those proficient in Java and Go (Golang).
What you will do
- Architect and Develop Backend Systems: Design, implement, and maintain robust backend services using Java and Go, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and architects to align technical solutions with business requirements.
- Code Quality and Best Practices: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices; conduct code reviews to uphold high standards.
- Troubleshoot and Optimize: Analyze, debug, and resolve complex technical issues to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Mentorship and Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Stay Current with Technologies: Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team.
What you will have
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Professional Experience: 8+ years in software development, with significant experience in backend technologies.
- Programming Expertise: Proficiency in Java and Go, with a deep understanding of software development principles.
- Frameworks and Tools: Experience with application frameworks such as Spring/Spring Boot/Hibernate/JPA; familiarity with tools like Gradle, Maven, and Jooq is advantageous.
- Web Services: Proven ability to develop, consume, and evolve RESTful APIs.
- Database Knowledge: Strong understanding of both relational (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB) and NoSQL databases.
- Containerization and Orchestration: Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Development Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile development practices.
- Security Practices: Application of secure coding practices and methodologies.
- Testing and Quality Assurance: Commitment to unit testing and delivering high-quality code.
Nice to have
- Good knowledge of PKI, Cryptography and Code Signing would be an added advantage.
Benefits
- Generous time off policies
- Top shelf benefits
- Education, wellness and lifestyle support
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DigiCert is the digital trust provider of choice for leading companies around the globe, enabling individuals, businesses, governments, and consortia to engage online with confidence, knowing their digital footprint is secure.
