Associate Software Engineer

Job summary

We're looking for a driven, curious Associate Software Engineer to join a fast-paced product team. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to build and maintain features across a PHP-based API and UI platform that serves customers and internal systems around the world. This role is a great fit for someone who takes ownership of their work, asks smart questions, and wants to grow fast in a team that moves fast.

What you will do

• Work from our sprint board to deliver features and bug fixes, taking tasks from requirements to production
• Write, test, and maintain code across both API and UI layers of our platform
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and QA to understand requirements, surface risks, and ship quality work 
• Participate in code reviews, both giving and receiving feedback constructively
• Learn the architecture and patterns of the codebase and apply them consistently
• Investigate and resolve defects, working with support and cross-functional teams as needed
• Use AI tools (Copilot and others) to accelerate development and improve quality
• Ask questions when something is unclear, and follow through until it isn't

What you will have

•  A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or currently pursuing one
• Familiarity with at least one server-side programming language like Java, PHP, or Go, or a client-side framework like Vue or React
• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL
• Exposure to HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Ability to read and reason about existing code, not just write new code 
• Strong problem-solving instincts and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and comfort working in a collaborative team environment 
• A genuine desire to grow, with a habit of doing the work it takes to get there
• A team of people who want to help you succeed 

Nice to have

• Experience writing web applications (UI and APIs)
• Understanding of REST API concepts, HTTP fundamentals, and experience with tools like Postman or curl
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and modern developer workflows 

Benefits

DigiCert offers a competitive benefits package for all of our full-time employees. 

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.

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