Software Engineer I

DigitalOcean; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Bonus potential

Conference reimbursement

Learning & development

Job summary

DigitalOcean is seeking a Software Engineer I in Karachi, onsite, to build reliable cloud software with a strong foundation in ReactJS or PHP/Laravel.

You will collaborate across product, design, QA, and engineering teams, own tasks end-to-end, and grow into a full-stack engineer in a fast-paced cloud hosting environment.

The role emphasizes ownership, learning, and contributing to scalable features from frontend to backend.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional software development experience.
• Strong fundamentals in software development.
• Good coding and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in becoming a full-stack engineer.
• Proactive, responsible, and owns tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain reliable and scalable software features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.
• Collaborate with product, design, QA, and engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve them timely.
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
• Learn and contribute across frontend, backend, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
• Take ownership of tasks and deliver within timelines.
• Continuously improve technical knowledge.

Skills

1+ year experience

ReactJS

JavaScript

PHP/Laravel

Full-stack interest

Git & GitHub

MySQL

Linux

Docker

CI/CD

REST APIs

Cloud basics

Education

Bachelors in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Git/GitHub

MySQL

Docker

CI/CD

Linux

REST APIs

Job description

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 motivated Software Engineer I with at least 1 year of professional software development experience. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about development, eager to learn, and excited about building products for a cloud hosting company.

The candidate should have a strong foundation in either ReactJS or PHP/Laravel and an interest in developing into a well-rounded full-stack engineer. We are looking for a go-getter who takes ownership, solves problems proactively, and is willing to work across different parts of the technology stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain reliable and scalable software features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.
• Collaborate with product, design, QA, and engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and contribute to their timely resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
• Learn and contribute across frontend, backend, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver them within agreed timelines.
• Continuously improve technical knowledge and development skills.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of professional software development experience.
• Good understanding of software development fundamentals.
• Strong coding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for software development and cloud hosting technologies.
• Interest in developing into a full-stack engineer.
• Proactive, responsible, and willing to take ownership.

Option 1: ReactJS

• Good hands-on experience with ReactJS and JavaScript.
• Understanding of React components, hooks, state management, and application lifecycle.
• Experience working with REST APIs.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive web development.
• Understanding of frontend performance and browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with TypeScript is a plus.

Option 2: PHP/Laravel

• Good hands-on experience with PHP and the Laravel framework.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and MVC architecture.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs.
• Knowledge of Laravel routing, middleware, authentication, queues, and database migrations.
• Ability to write clean, reusable, and maintainable backend code.
• Familiarity with automated testing in Laravel is a plus.

Secondary Skills

• Working knowledge of Git and GitHub.
• Good understanding of MySQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with API development and integration.
• Basic understanding of Linux and command-line tools.
• Some knowledge of cloud infrastructure, hosting platforms, networking, containers, or deployment processes would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD, or automated testing is a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interest in technology and software engineering.
• A go-getter with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and work outside a single area of specialization.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to receive feedback positively and continuously improve.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent relevant field.
• Minimum 1 year of professional software development experience.
• Strong understanding of software development fundamentals.
• Good coding and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for software development and cloud hosting technologies.
• Interest in developing into a full-stack engineer.
• Proactive, responsible, and willing to take ownership.
• This is an Onsite role

JR: 2026-8118

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. You’ll be a 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. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
• 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.
• DigitalOcean is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Application Limit: You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180-day period. This policy promotes better role‑candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.