Remote WordPress Tech Lead: Client-Facing, AI-Driven

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

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a Senior WordPress Tech Lead to own end-to-end WordPress builds for clients across the US. You will scope work to client objectives, lead themes, templates, plugins and blocks, and drive efficiencies with AI while maintaining high-quality code.

You will also be the primary development voice in client conversations. This role is senior and client-facing, requiring strong communication in English and experience leading builds end-to-end, while still coding and

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.
• Fluency in English and excellent 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 communication

Project leadership

Requirements gathering

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a Senior WordPress Tech Lead to own end-to-end WordPress builds for clients across the US. You will scope work to client objectives, lead themes, templates, plugins and blocks, and drive efficiencies with AI while maintaining high-quality code.

You will also be the primary development voice in client conversations. This role is senior and client-facing, requiring strong communication in English and experience leading builds end-to-end, while still coding and