Remote WordPress Lead - AI-Driven, Client-Facing

Blacksmith Agency; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior WordPress Development Lead who can own complex client projects from scope to delivery. You will lead custom WordPress builds, write and review code, and act as the face of development for clients across the US and beyond.

This remote, client-facing role requires strong English, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive efficiencies with AI. You will work with designers and stakeholders to deliver fast, clean, and highly customized websites while mentoring

Qualifications

• Strong custom WordPress and PHP, plus modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• 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.

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/JS

Client communication

AI-driven development

Project leadership

English fluency

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior WordPress Development Lead who can own complex client projects from scope to delivery. You will lead custom WordPress builds, write and review code, and act as the face of development for clients across the US and beyond.

This remote, client-facing role requires strong English, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive efficiencies with AI. You will work with designers and stakeholders to deliver fast, clean, and highly customized websites while mentoring