Lead Web Developer, WordPress (Remote, Memphis)

Blacksmith Agency LLC; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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 and act as the face of development for clients.

You scope the build, understand business objectives and tie the work back to them, driving efficiencies with AI while delivering fast, clean, and custom sites. This senior, client-facing role requires strong WordPress and PHP expertise, modern HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading or owning WordPress builds and client engagements.
• Expertise in PHP and front-end tech (HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
• Strong English communication and ability to translate business goals into technical plans.

Responsibilities

• Scope client work against business objectives and plan builds.
• Lead custom WordPress builds including themes, templates, plugins, and blocks.
• Leverage AI to improve development efficiency across the workflow.
• Serve as the development voice for clients and maintain healthy sites.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Team leadership

Project scoping

AI-driven development

Tools

WordPress

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

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.