Remote WordPress Lead — AI-Driven Client-Facing

Blacksmith Agency LLC; United States; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency, a remote-first engineering team, leads high-performance WordPress builds for clients across the US. As WordPress Development Lead, you scope projects, align with client objectives, and guide end-to-end development from concept to delivery.

You will write and review real code, while leveraging AI to optimize processes, mentor teammates, and maintain site health. Excellent English and client-facing communication are required.

Qualifications

• Strong custom WordPress and PHP expertise with modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Ability to scope work and tie it to a client's business goals.
• Fluency in using AI to drive development efficiency.
• Excellent English and client-facing communication.
• Experience leading or owning builds, not just closing tickets.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Client-facing communication

AI in development

Leadership

Job description

Blacksmith Agency, a remote-first engineering team, leads high-performance WordPress builds for clients across the US. As WordPress Development Lead, you scope projects, align with client objectives, and guide end-to-end development from concept to delivery.

You will write and review real code, while leveraging AI to optimize processes, mentor teammates, and maintain site health. Excellent English and client-facing communication are required.