Principal Full Stack Engineer (Java & React) at DigiCert, Inc.

Job summary

• As Principal Full Stack Engineer you will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance applications across our platform. You will also mentor team members, and collaborate closely with product, architecture and other engineering teams.

What you will do 

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex web applications and backend services.  
• Develop and maintain scalable frontend components using React and robust backend APIs/services using Java. (Java 17+) 
• Guide decisions around cloud infrastructure and deployment using AWS services. 
• Work with multiple data stores, e.g  Postgres , Redis and Cassandra.  
• Establish and enforce best practices for software development, including CI/CD, code quality, testing, and performance optimization. 
• Provide technical mentorship and support to mid- and senior-level engineers on the team. 
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and assess their impact on our ecosystem. 

What you will have 

• 10+ years of professional software development experience with a strong track record of building full-stack applications. 
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer science or Information Systems or Electrical Engineering. 
• Expert-level proficiency in Java and React. 
• Strong cloud experience with AWS, including infrastructure-as-code and microservices deployment. 
• Experience using PostgreSQL, Redis, and Cassandra.
• Experience in distributed systems, service-oriented architectures, and high-scale environments.
• Strong understanding of system design, data modeling, and API design. 
• Proficiency with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD tools, monitoring, and logging. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 
• Prior experience in a high-growth, agile software company or startup environment. 

Benefits 

• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid + Gap Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Sabbatical