Digital Developer- Wordpress

Black Duck Software Inc. helps organizations build secure high-quality software minimizing risks while maximizing speed and productivity. Black Duck a recognized pioneer in application security provides SAST SCA and DAST solutions that enable teams to quickly find and fix vulnerabilities and defects in proprietary code open source components and application behavior. With a combination of industry-leading tools services and expertise only Black Duck helps organizations maximize security and quality in DevSecOps and throughout the software development life cycle.

The Digital Developer will support the day-to-day development performance monitoring and operational support of our corporate website. This role sits within Digital Marketing and works closely with paid media analytics UX and external agencies to assist with keeping the website reliable performant and aligned with marketing initiatives.

• Support development and ongoing updates to the WordPress site hosted on WP Engine including updates to existing themes plugins and integrations
• Implement frontend and backend enhancements using modern best practices (PHP JavaScript CSS HTML)
• Perform routine platform maintenance tasks including security updates and coordination across environments (dev / stage / prod)
• Assist with releases deployments and testing activities in partnership with internal stakeholders and agencies

• Monitor site performance page speed Core Web Vitals and uptime escalating issues as needed
• Work with the Search team to help identify and address technical issues impacting SEO paid media landing pages or conversion paths
• Follow established operational processes for documentation change management QA and incident tracking
• Help maintain website health including backups and routine platform checks

• Support Google Tag Manager and GA4 implementations in partnership with Digital Marketing and Analytics
• Help troubleshoot tracking issues related to paid media form submissions and user journeys
• Assist with experimentation efforts such as A/B testing and landing page iteration
• Implement new features and templates with measurement and performance considerations in mind following guidance

• Support media workflows using Cloudinary for asset delivery and performance optimization
• Assist content teams by making updates to templates and reusable components within existing frameworks
• Maintain metadata and image optimization practices according to defined standards

• Collaborate with Digital Marketing UX Paid Media Analytics and external agencies on assigned initiatives
• Translate documented marketing requirements into technical updates with guidance from senior team members
• Participate in discussions and provide input on website-related decisions and enhancements
• Other tasks and activities as assigned.
  
  

• 24 years of relevant experience in website development and operations with working knowledge of WordPress.
• Hands-on experience supporting WordPress websites including use of themes plugins and basic performance and security practices.
• Familiarity with managed hosting platforms (e.g. WP Engine) and standard deployment workflows.
• Strong front-end fundamentals (HTML CSS JavaScript) and back-end familiarity (PHP).
• Exposure to Google Tag Manager GA4 and basic digital analytics tracking.
• Working knowledge of website performance SEO basics and accessibility standards.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners such as marketing UX and analytics teams with guidance.

The base salary range across the Canada for this role is between $87500 -$131300. In addition this role is eligible for a bonus. Black Duck offers a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors including location skills experience and education.

Black Duck is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex gender identity or expression age disability sexual orientation veteran or military service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black Duck complies with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination in every jurisdiction where it operates and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.