Senior 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. 

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.

As a WordPress  Developer, 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.

• 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.

• Code Quality & Review Scores
• Site Performance Improvements
• Bug/Issue Resolution Rate
• Innovation & Process Enhancements

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

Experience: Minimum 8+ years of professional WordPress development experience, including custom plugin/theme development, REST API integration, and performance optimization.

• 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.

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• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
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