Lead Web Developer, WordPress (Remote, Kitchener)

Blacksmith Agency; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a Lead Web Developer, WordPress to own custom WordPress work end to end for US/Canada clients. You will scope builds, communicate with clients, and drive efficient, high‑quality code.

You will lead themes, templates, plugins and blocks, write real code, and leverage AI to speed delivery while maintaining clean, fast sites. Excellent English required and client-facing presence.

Qualifications

• Strong WordPress and PHP development experience.
• Experience leading or owning builds.
• Excellent English and client-facing communication.
• Ability to scope work to client business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead custom WordPress builds: themes, templates, plugins and blocks.
• Scope client work against business objectives.
• Drive efficiency with AI across the development process.
• Be the development voice the client hears, and keep sites healthy.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

AI in development

Project leadership

Client facing

Job description

• Remote (USA, Canada, Latin America or South Africa)

Blacksmith Agency

• Engineering
• Full time
• Remote (USA, Canada, Latin America or South Africa)

About The Role

Blacksmith Agency builds high-performance custom websites for clients across the US. As Lead Web Developer, WordPress at Blacksmith, you lead custom WordPress work end to end. You are the face of development for your clients. You scope the build, understand the client's business objectives and tie the work back to them, drive efficiencies with AI, and lead builds that are fast, clean and custom. You still write and review real code. This is a senior, client-facing lead for a strong developer who can also talk to clients. Excellent English required.

What You Will Own

• Scope client work against business objectives and set the build approach.
• Lead custom WordPress builds: themes, templates, plugins and blocks.
• Drive efficiency with AI across the development process.
• Be the development voice the client hears, and keep their sites healthy.

What You Bring

• Strong custom WordPress and PHP, plus modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• The ability to scope work and tie it to a client's business goals.
• Real fluency using AI to drive development efficiency.
• Client-facing communication and excellent English.
• Experience leading or owning builds, not just closing tickets.