Senior Principal Full Stack Engineer

Title: Senior Principal Full Stack Engineer Location: Sterling, Virginia

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 or via email to

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.