Senior Principal Full Stack Engineer

DigiCert
Sterling, VA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at highly experienced full stack engineers who have led large-scale distributed systems and API design.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of Java backend experience in high-availability environments
    — “5 years of professional experience developing backend systems using Java in large-scale, distributed, high-availability environments”
  • Individuals with a strong background in designing distributed systems and cloud-based infrastructure
    — “5 years of professional experience working with cloud-based infrastructure (including Amazon Web Services (AWS)), encompassing deployment, scalability, service availability, and resiliency”
  • Engineers who have led API design and implementation for high-throughput and low-latency systems
    — “5 years of professional experience designing and implementing RESTful and gRPC APIs, including handling high-throughput and low-latency workloads”
  • Professionals with experience in DNS architecture and traffic routing optimization
    — “2 years of professional experience designing DNS architecture and networking fundamentals, including DNS record management, caching behavior, and traffic routing concepts.”

Things to consider

  • Must be available for in-office work at least twice a week in Sterling, Virginia
    — “Telecommuting may be permitted up to 3 days per week. When not telecommuting, must report to DigiCert, Inc.”
  • The role demands extensive experience with both relational and NoSQL databases in distributed systems
    — “5 years of professional experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, including designing data models for distributed systems and performance optimization”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with system observability and fault tolerance in distributed environments
    — “Analyzing and improving system performance, reliability, and fault tolerance in distributed environments”
  • Demonstrate leadership in cross-functional engineering and product teams
    — “Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and operations, to define and deliver technical solutions”
  • Showcase expertise in DNS-based services and traffic routing at scale
    — “Design, implement, and operate DNS-based services, including DNS record lifecycle management, caching strategies, and traffic routing policies to ensure reliable and performant name resolution at scale”
  • Emphasize experience with CI/CD pipelines for distributed service deployment
    — “Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • high-throughput, low-latency workloads
  • scalable, reliable systems
  • secure infrastructure
Typical background
5+ years experience in software engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Backend DevelopmentCloud InfrastructureAPI DesignCi/cd PipelinesDistributed SystemsDNS Services

Preferred

AI IntegrationPerformance Optimization

Stack & domain

Backend ServicesSystem ArchitectureService DesignData ModelingAPI DesignCloud InfrastructureCi/cd PipelinesSystem PerformanceReliabilityFault ToleranceDns-based ServicesRestful ApisGrpc ApisJavaSpring BootAWSRelational DatabasesNosql DatabasesAutomated TestingDistributed SystemsService DiscoveryLoad BalancingLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkAttention To DetailOrganizationSoftware EngineeringCloud ComputingAPI DevelopmentDatabase ManagementCI/CD

About the role

Original posting from DigiCert

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 Duties:

Design, develop, and maintain backend services supporting large-scale distributed systems (20%).

Participate in system architecture, service design, and data modeling to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance (15%).

Provide guidance on system design and implementation across multiple services (10%).

Design and implement APIs (RESTful or gRPC) for internal and external platform services (15%).

Develop and optimize systems to support high-throughput, low-latency workloads (10%). Work with cloud-based infrastructure to deploy, monitor, and operate services in production environments (5%).

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes (5%).

Analyze and improve system performance, reliability, and fault tolerance in distributed environments (5%). 

Design, implement, and operate DNS-based services, including DNS record lifecycle management, caching strategies, and traffic routing policies to ensure reliable and performant name resolution at scale (10%).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and operations, to define and deliver technical solutions (3%).

Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and support ongoing system operations (1%).

Document system design, architecture, and operational procedures (1%).

Telecommuting: Telecommuting may be permitted up to 3 days per week. When not telecommuting, must report to DigiCert, Inc. at 6 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Ste 360 Sterling, VA 20147.

Salary: $179,000-$215,000 per year

Minimum Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree or U.S. equivalent in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or related field

5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or any occupation, job title, or position developing and operating mission-critical platforms.

Special Requirements:

Must also have: 

5 years of professional experience developing backend systems using Java in large-scale, distributed, high-availability environments

5 years of professional experience building applications using frameworks (including Spring Boot) to design modular and service-oriented architectures

5 years of professional experience designing and implementing RESTful and gRPC APIs, including handling high-throughput and low-latency workloads

5 years of professional experience working with cloud-based infrastructure (including Amazon Web Services (AWS)), encompassing deployment, scalability, service availability, and resiliency

5 years of professional experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, including designing data models for distributed systems and performance optimization

5 years of professional experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing and deployment strategies for distributed services

5 years of professional experience designing distributed systems, including concepts including service discovery, load balancing, fault tolerance, and system observability

2 years of professional experience designing DNS architecture and networking fundamentals, including DNS record management, caching behavior, and traffic routing concepts.

How to Apply: Submit resume online at https://www.digicert.com/careers or via email to

nawaal.cassiem@digicert.com. Must specify job code ALRR

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 

Retirement savings programs with company matching (401(k) or RRSP) 

Generous paid time off, including holidays, and vacation 

Paid parental leave and family support benefits 

Life and disability coverage 

Flexible spending and health savings options (where applicable) 

Health and wellness support, including gym reimbursement and wellness programs 

Employee Assistance Program with 24/7confidential support for employees and 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 

Internal rewards and recognition platform (Motivosity) to celebrate and acknowledge project wins, milestone achievements, and the outstanding contributions of our colleagues

Business travel insurance and global employee support programs 

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.

DigiCert is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, DigiCert prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified person with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation Transparency:  

The annualized base salary range for this position is outlined below. 

Each candidate’s compensation offer will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, job duties, business needs, and location. For roles that include additional compensation components, total compensation may include base pay, bonus, equity, or other incentives. 

This role may also be eligible for benefits, which will be discussed during the hiring process. We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency requirements. If you would like more information about compensation or benefits, we are happy to provide additional details during the hiring process. 

For more information regarding our comprehensive benefits, see the benefits section. 

Base Salary$179,000—$215,000 USD

Source: DigiCert careers

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