Remote WordPress Lead & AI-Driven Architect

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency builds high-performance custom websites for clients across the US. As Lead WordPress Developer 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.

Qualifications

• Strong WordPress and PHP skills, plus modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Senior, client‑facing lead with ability to scope work to business goals.
• Excellent English and clear communication with clients.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

WordPress

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Client communication

Leadership

Job description

Blacksmith Agency builds high-performance custom websites for clients across the US. As Lead WordPress Developer 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.