Remote WordPress Development Lead - AI-Driven, Client-Facing

Blacksmith Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency, a remote-first shop delivering high-performance WordPress sites for clients across the US, seeks a WordPress Development Lead. You will own projects end to end, scope work to business goals, and serve as the development voice for clients while writing and reviewing real code.

This senior, client-facing role requires excellent English, strong WordPress/PHP skills, and the ability to lead builds, guide teams, and drive efficiencies with AI throughout the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Senior-level WordPress development with PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Ability to scope work to client business goals.
• Fluency in English and strong client-facing communication.
• Experience leading or owning full builds.

Responsibilities

• Own WordPress builds from scope to delivery.
• Lead themes, templates, plugins and blocks.
• Drive AI-powered efficiency across the workflow.
• Maintain sites and be the client-facing development voice.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

HTML/CSS/JS

Client communication

Lead projects

Tools

WordPress

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Blacksmith Agency, a remote-first shop delivering high-performance WordPress sites for clients across the US, seeks a WordPress Development Lead. You will own projects end to end, scope work to business goals, and serve as the development voice for clients while writing and reviewing real code.

This senior, client-facing role requires excellent English, strong WordPress/PHP skills, and the ability to lead builds, guide teams, and drive efficiencies with AI throughout the development lifecycle.