High standards of scalability, reliability, and security
Backend development (java and/or go)
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DigiCert Inc is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the design and development of critical services within their DNS platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in backend development, and involves collaboration across teams to translate strategic goals into technical execution.
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Job Summary
The Principal Software Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for designing, delivering, and evolving critical services within the DNS platform.
This role leads complex initiatives across teams, ensures high standards of scalability, reliability, and security, and provides strong technical guidance while remaining hands-on in design and implementation.
The Principal Engineer partners closely with Architects, Product, and Engineering Managers to translate strategic direction into sound technical execution and predictable delivery.
Matching Summary
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DigiCert Inc is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the design and development of critical services within their DNS platform, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in backend development, and involves collaboration across teams to translate strategic goals into technical execution.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
design and implementation of complex services
high standards of scalability, reliability, and security
backend development (Java and/or Go)
REST/gRPC APIs
cloud platforms
distributed system design
Nice-to-have
technical guidance while remaining hands-on
predictable delivery
technical risks early and propose mitigation
system observability, performance, and operational readiness
code quality, testing standards, CI/CD practices
mentor Senior and Mid-level Engineers
technical escalation point during major incidents
Key Requirements
8+ years of professional software engineering experience
demonstrated impact operating at Senior Engineer level
Familiarity with DNS and networking fundamentals is considered an advantage