Senior WordPress Architect: AI-Driven Custom Builds Remote

Blacksmith Agency; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior Lead Web Developer, WordPress, to own complex builds end-to-end for clients across the US. You will scope client work to business objectives, architect custom WordPress solutions, and lead a development effort while still writing and reviewing real code.

You will drive efficiencies with AI, ensure sites are fast and healthy, and communicate clearly with clients in fluent English, taking on senior responsibilities as the development voice for clients.

Qualifications

• Strong WordPress and PHP skills, plus HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Ability to scope work 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 development

PHP

JavaScript

Client communication

Project leadership

Tools

AI in development

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior Lead Web Developer, WordPress, to own complex builds end-to-end for clients across the US. You will scope client work to business objectives, architect custom WordPress solutions, and lead a development effort while still writing and reviewing real code.

You will drive efficiencies with AI, ensure sites are fast and healthy, and communicate clearly with clients in fluent English, taking on senior responsibilities as the development voice for clients.