Principal DevOps Engineer

AI overview

Design and maintain high-quality, scalable web applications while fostering collaboration across teams and utilizing Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code for robust infrastructure solutions.

Who we are

DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust, helping organizations protect the digital interactions people rely on every day. From websites and cloud services to connected devices and critical systems, we make sure digital experiences are secure, private, and authentic.

Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform brings together certificates, DNS, and lifecycle management to help organizations stay ahead of risk as technology and threats evolve. Trusted by more than 100,000 organizations—including 90% of the Fortune 500—DigiCert helps businesses operate with confidence today while preparing for what’s next, including a quantum-safe future.

 

Job summary

As a Principal Devops Engineer you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the frontend of our web applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reliable web applications that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

 

What you will do

  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and operations teams to design and build scalable and secure infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration between software development and deployment.
  • Architect, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes-based solutions to ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance across multiple environments.
  • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar, to automate and optimize resource provisioning.
  • Write and maintain application-level code, contributing to both development and operational automation across the infrastructure.
  • Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines with a focus on automating deployment, testing, and monitoring, while ensuring that the infrastructure is well-integrated with the development process.
  • Monitor and optimize system performance, availability, and reliability, taking ownership of the infrastructure health and application performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in both development and production environments, collaborating across teams to ensure swift problem
  • Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring systems are designed with scalability, security, and maintainability in mind.
  • Stay updated with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of DevOps and development capabilities.

 

What you will have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of hands-on development experience and over 3 + years of experience in DevOps role
  • Strong experience in Kubernetes (K8s) and container orchestration for building scalable and resilient systems.
  • Development experience in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java) and familiarity with application development, alongside DevOps responsibilities.
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS preferred), or possibly experience in Azure or GCP
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, etc.) and building fully automated deployment pipelines.
  • Strong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) expertise with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
  • Hands-on experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and a good understanding of logging and alerting.
  • Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and containerized environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across both application development and infrastructure.

 

Benefits

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

 

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DigiCert: Leading CA in Utah, providing SSL certificates for secure encryption and authentication. Trusted by thousands, including Facebook, for digital trust solutions worldwide.

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