Senior Principal Full Stack Engineer

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%).

Additional information

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.

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 24/7 confidential 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.

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