Remote WordPress Team Lead for Custom Projects

Blacksmith Agency; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a WordPress Team Lead to manage custom WordPress projects from planning to delivery. This remote role is ideal for an experienced developer who can combine strong technical expertise with client-facing communication.

You will lead projects, build custom themes, templates, plugins, and blocks, and guide the team to maintain performance and long-term health while leveraging AI tools to boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with custom WordPress development and PHP.
• Proficiency in modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Ability to scope projects and connect technical solutions with business goals.
• Experience using AI tools to improve development workflows.
• Strong client-facing communication skills with excellent English proficiency.
• Experience leading or owning website development projects.
• Ability to manage responsibilities beyond simply completing assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead custom WordPress projects from initial scope planning through final delivery.
• Understand client business goals and align development strategies with project objectives.
• Build custom WordPress themes, templates, plugins, and blocks.
• Write, review, and maintain high-quality code.
• Act as the primary development contact for clients.
• Improve development efficiency by using AI tools effectively.
• Maintain website performance, quality, and long-term health.
• Guide development processes and support team collaboration.

Skills

WordPress Development

Team Leadership

Client Communication

PHP

HTML CSS JS

AI Tools

Project Scoping

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a WordPress Team Lead to manage custom WordPress projects from planning to delivery. This remote role is ideal for an experienced developer who can combine strong technical expertise with client-facing communication.

You will lead projects, build custom themes, templates, plugins, and blocks, and guide the team to maintain performance and long-term health while leveraging AI tools to boost efficiency.