WordPress Developer

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you’ll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.

Overview We are looking for a WordPress Developer with strong expertise in creating, customizing, and maintaining WordPress themes and plugins. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in both front-end and back-end development, with a strong command of PHP and WordPress APIs. As a WordPress Engineer at DigitalOcean, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing cloud computing and AI. This role reports to the Technical Manager and works closely with product, design, and QA teams. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in WordPress core, custom plugin / theme development, and performance optimization, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Over time, this person is expected to grow into a key technical leader, driving architecture decisions, improving development processes, and shaping the future direction of the platform.

What You’ll Do

Lead the development of custom WordPress themes, plugins, and REST API integrations to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Optimize website performance, security, and Core Web Vitals to ensure fast and reliable user experiences.

Architect and implement scalable site structures, ensuring clean, maintainable, and reusable code.

Manage version control (Git), deployment workflows for smooth releases.

Research and implement new WordPress features, tools, and emerging technologies to improve development processes.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and compatibility issues across multiple environments.

Key Metrics (optional)

Code Quality & Review Scores

Site Performance Improvements

Bug / Issue Resolution Rate

Innovation & Process Enhancements

What You’ll Add to DigitalOcean Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Experience :

Minimum 5+ years of professional WordPress development experience, including custom plugin / theme development, REST API integration, and performance optimization.

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery.

Proficiency in modern build tools (Webpack, Gulp, npm) and version control (Git).

Solid understanding of WordPress architecture, hooks, filters, and best practices for scalability and security.

Familiarity with WooCommerce, Gutenberg / Block Editor, and third-party API integrations.

Experience with server environments (NGINX / Apache), caching, and CDN setup.

Leadership Skills Proven ability to lead and mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and manage small teams.

Certifications (Preferred) WordPress Certified Developer, PHP Certification, or relevant web development certifications.

Other Requirements Excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean

We innovate with purpose.

You’ll be part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. You will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.

We prioritize career development.

You’ll work with some of the smartest people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that challenges you to think big. Our organizational development team provides resources for growth, including reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education, and access to LinkedIn Learning’s courses.

We care about your well-being.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including programs for well-being, time off policy, and flexibility; specifics may vary by location.

We reward our employees.

Salary is based on market data, experience, and skills. Eligibility for bonuses and equity compensation, including employee stock purchase programs, may apply.

We value diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or military status.

This is an onsite role

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