WordPress Architect

Evolving Web; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact projects

Challenging work

Learning & growth

Global team culture

Hybrid schedule in Montréal

Job summary

Evolving Web, a Montreal‑based WordPress studio, is seeking a WordPress Architect to lead technical direction for high‑impact websites and apps. You’ll collaborate with developers, designers, PMs, and clients to architect scalable WordPress solutions that meet performance and security standards.

You will guide a team of about 40, ensure timely delivery, and participate in pre‑sales scoping and workshops while staying current with Gutenberg and modern WP tooling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of WordPress development with technical leadership.
• Experience with enterprise‑level projects and large‑scale architecture.
• Ability to guide teams and manage client expectations.
• Familiarity with core web technologies (HTTP, HTML, CSS, JS, SQL).
• Knowledge of security best practices in WP development.
• Experience with pre‑sales scoping and project estimation.

Responsibilities

• Scope and architect technical solutions with internal and client teams.
• Lead and advise teams to deliver measurable results.
• Create technical specifications and scope documents.
• Maintain high‑level project vision across multiple initiatives.
• Train teams and present reports on solution details.

Skills

WordPress development

Technical leadership

Enterprise‑level projects

Architecting scalable solutions

Core web technologies

PHP development

Project estimation

Team collaboration

Pre‑sales scoping

Documentation

JIRA / Redmine

Security best practices

Drupal experience (bonus)

Polyglot communication (EN/FR)

Tools

NPM

Webpack

Docker

Gitlab CI/CD

Pantheon/WP VIP

Job description

Be our in-house technical expert! Evolving Web has an opening for a WordPress Architect. You'll work closely with our developers, designers, project managers and clients to create beautiful and quality websites and apps that improve organizations and communities.

Evolving Web specializes in creating accessible, high-impact web design and development solutions that help organizations connect with their audiences effectively. You'll work closely with our development team of around 40 people, alongside designers, project managers, and clients, to create beautiful and quality websites and apps that improve organizations and communities.

If you have 5+ years of WordPress development, as well as experience as a technical leader, and want to join a rapidly growing team, we want to hear from you!

Here’s what we will expect from you on a day-to-day basis

• Work with a team of developers, designers, and project managers
• Scope and architect technical solutions with internal and client teams
• Create documentation for internal use, as well as for clients, such as technical specifications and scope documents
• Advise and manage teams to produce measurable results
• Take ownership of project success, including meeting requirements, timelines and budgets (with project managers)

What kind of skill set do you need to be successful in your role within the Evolving community?

• More than 5 years of WordPress development experience, as well as technical leadership experience
• Modern WordPress expertise - the block editor and block themes. If you’re primarily experienced with third-party page builders or custom field plugins, this role may not be for you.
• Experience with enterprise-level projects
• Experience in architecting large-scale solutions according to technical requirements
• Ability to maintain a high-level view of projects and use your understanding of contexts, the scope, and development tasks to successfully deliver solutions
• Actively involved in the WordPress community; core contributions, plugin developer, documentation, contributing at WordCamps/Meetups, etc.
• Curious and keeping up-to-date with the latest changes in the ecosystem, especially the Gutenberg project, and a willingness to actively share.
• Possess a wide range of technical experience, such as (but not necessarily all of) the following: a deep knowledge of core web technologies (HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, caching layers, SQL), NPM, Webpack, Docker, DevOps, Gitlab CI/CD, managed hosts such as Pantheon or WP VIP
• Expertise in performance optimization techniques, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, and architecting highly scalable WordPress solutions for enterprise-level traffic and data
• Knowledge of security best practices in web application development, particularly within WordPress, and experience in designing secure architectural solutions
• Experience in defining and leading quality assurance processes, including automated testing strategies and test-driven development (TDD), is a plus.
• Proven experience working with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams on pre-sales scoping and project estimation, and in defining and refining the best solutions
• Ability to prepare and conduct technical workshops to refine the scope of projects
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work on different projects concurrently
• Ability to train technical and non-technical teams on solutions
• Ability to create and present reports that communicate the details of a solution
• Can do PHP development when necessary; Experience in Drupal development is a bonus.
• Experience with advising and managing teams of developers and designers to achieve measurable results
• Experience using project management tools like Redmine or JIRA
• Strong communication skills in both French and English. However, if you feel that this position is for you and you're not strong in both languages, go ahead and apply

What kind of person usually gets along easily with us

• Collaborative and open to feedback
• Love sharing what you know
• Organized and able to work on several projects concurrently
• Creative, curious, and proactive at problem-solving
• Not afraid of learning new tools and taking on new responsibilities

Remote applications are welcome, but the applicant must be

• Available during Montreal working hours
• Use tools such as Slack to stay engaged with your team and contribute to the company culture
• Have exceptional self-management and proactive communication skills

What we offer

• Impact - Work on projects for prestigious organizations that impact the lives of tens of thousands of users every day
• Challenge - Opportunity to take ownership of projects with a high level of creative and technical complexity
• Learning & Growth - A collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and mentorship
• Culture - A company with a team from around the world that feels like a family
• Flexible hybrid - For candidates based in Montreal and its suburbs, this role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office and two days working each week remotely

Please note that all communications related to the recruitment process will be conducted exclusively by email.