Senior Remote WordPress Lead & AI-Driven Builds

Blacksmith Agency LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency in remote-capable role leads WordPress development for US clients, combining design, performance, and clean code. As Lead Web Developer, WordPress you will scope builds, translate business goals into technical plans, and serve as the face of development for clients.

You will drive custom WordPress projects—themes, templates, plugins, and blocks—while advancing efficiencies with AI and ensuring sites stay fast and healthy.

Qualifications

• Strong custom WordPress and PHP development experience.
• 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

JavaScript

Job description

Blacksmith Agency in remote-capable role leads WordPress development for US clients, combining design, performance, and clean code. As Lead Web Developer, WordPress you will scope builds, translate business goals into technical plans, and serve as the face of development for clients.

You will drive custom WordPress projects—themes, templates, plugins, and blocks—while advancing efficiencies with AI and ensuring sites stay fast and healthy.