Web Developer - WordPress & Magento

DigitalUp is a digital agency specializing in e-commerce, web development, digital and ai marketing, helping businesses grow through technology, creativity, and strategy.

We design, develop, and promote modern websites and e-shops. Our portfolio ranges from small and medium-sized businesses to multinational companies, including The Body Shop, Bozikis, and Ckontova.

Our strength lies in our people: a team that combines experience, technical expertise, curiosity, and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful results.

Be Our Next DigitalUpper!

We are looking for a Web Developer with strong technical foundations, a problem-solving mindset, and an interest in using AI to improve how digital projects are built and maintained.

If you enjoy working with others, exploring new technologies, and taking ownership of your work, we would like to meet you.

About the Role

You will participate in the development process, from understanding requirements and planning implementations to testing, deployment, and ongoing improvements. Working alongside experienced developers, project managers, and designers, you will build and maintain websites and e-commerce solutions, primarily using WordPress / WooCommerce and Magento 2. Strong experience in at least one of these platforms is required, together with a willingness to develop your skills in the other.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and customer support specialists to translate client requirements into reliable frontend and backend implementations.
• Build websites, e-shops, custom features, and integrations with third-party APIs and web services.
• Maintain, optimize, and upgrade existing WordPress, WooCommerce, and Magento 2 projects.
• Support selected legacy projects, including Magento 1 and OpenCart, through maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements.
• Improve website performance, security, accessibility, and technical SEO in collaboration with the relevant teams.
• Use AI coding tools to support development, debugging, refactoring, testing, and documentation.
• Review and validate AI-generated code for correctness, security, and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Provide second-level technical support, investigating and resolving issues that require code-level analysis.
• Contribute reusable components, documentation, and ideas that improve the team’s development workflow.

Our Technology Environment

• Our projects use a range of technologies. You do not need to be familiar with every tool below; the stack varies by project.
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS, LESS, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.
• Backend: PHP and object-oriented programming in a LAMP environment — Linux, Apache, MySQL / MariaDB.
• Platforms: WordPress, WooCommerce, and Magento 2.
• Performance and search: Redis, Varnish, LSCache, and Elasticsearch, depending on the project.
• Integrations: External APIs, web services, and connections to systems using databases such as MSSQL and Oracle.
• Development tools: Git, PHP Composer, and AI-assisted coding tools.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in web development.
• Hands-on development experience with WordPress / WooCommerce or Magento 2, including custom functionality and code-level modifications.
• Strong knowledge of PHP, object-oriented programming, and MySQL / MariaDB.
• Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive development.
• Experience working with APIs and web services.
• Practical experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with basic Linux commands.
• Understanding of web security fundamentals and the ability to troubleshoot issues independently.
• Practical experience with AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar, including the ability to understand, review, and validate their output.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Good English skills for reading and writing technical documentation.

Nice to Have

• Experience with both WordPress / WooCommerce and Magento 2.
• Experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins or Magento 2 modules.
• Familiarity with TypeScript, React, Vue, or Next.js.
• Experience with ERP, CRM, payment gateway, or marketing platform integrations.
• Familiarity with caching, search technologies, and performance optimization.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD workflows.
• Exposure to AI APIs or workflow automation tools such as n8n.
• Previous experience in a digital agency or with demanding e-commerce projects.

What We Value

• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Clear communication and effective teamwork.
• Initiative and ownership, from implementation through delivery.
• Curiosity about new technologies and willingness to share knowledge.
• The ability to organize your work, meet agreed deadlines, and communicate challenges early.
• An understanding of how technical decisions affect users and our clients’ businesses.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Continuous training and professional development.
• Collaboration and knowledge sharing with an experienced development team.
• Career development opportunities.
• Bonus opportunities for achieving goals.
• A relaxed, friendly working environment with strong team spirit.
• Private health insurance.
• The opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape how we use AI in our development workflows.

Location & Employment

This is a full-time position based in Central Athens.