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 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
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years in software development, with significant experience in backend technologies
- Proficiency in Java and Go with a deep understanding of software development principles
- Experience with application frameworks such as Spring/Spring Boot/Hibernate/JPA
- Proven ability to develop, consume, and evolve RESTful APIs
- Strong understanding of both relational and NoSQL databases
- Proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
- Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with Agile development practices
- Application of secure coding practices and methodologies
- Commitment to unit testing and delivering high-quality code
DigiCert Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DigiCert and has not been reviewed or approved by DigiCert.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation/PTO and sick leave are characterized as strong, and some accounts mention a sabbatical program.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) with company matching, with recent confirmations of this benefit.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid and work-from-home options are referenced consistently, indicating practical flexibility in how and where work is done.
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What We Do
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.
