Remote WordPress Tech Lead — AI-Driven Client Builder

Blacksmith Agency; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior WordPress Tech Lead to drive end-to-end custom WordPress projects for clients across the US. You will scope builds to client objectives, lead themes, templates, plugins, and blocks, and leverage AI to increase development efficiency while maintaining high-quality code.

You will be the primary technical voice for clients, responsible for project quality, timelines, and delivering fast, clean, and tailored WordPress sites.

Qualifications

• Strong custom WordPress and PHP skills.
• Ability to scope work to a client’s business goals.
• Fluency in English and strong client-facing communication.

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 expertise

Frontend development

AI-assisted development

Client communication

Project leadership

Tools

WordPress

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior WordPress Tech Lead to drive end-to-end custom WordPress projects for clients across the US. You will scope builds to client objectives, lead themes, templates, plugins, and blocks, and leverage AI to increase development efficiency while maintaining high-quality code.

You will be the primary technical voice for clients, responsible for project quality, timelines, and delivering fast, clean, and tailored WordPress sites.