Senior WordPress Architect — Remote & AI-Driven Builds

Blacksmith Agency; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency seeks a senior Lead WordPress Developer to own end-to-end WordPress builds for clients across the US. You will scope projects, translate client objectives into technical plans, and lead themes, templates, plugins and blocks with fast, clean, custom code. You will also drive efficiencies with AI and maintain healthy sites.

This client-facing role requires excellent English and strong leadership to guide projects from concept to delivery, ensuring client success at every step.

Qualifications

• Strong custom WordPress and PHP, plus modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Ability to scope work to a client's business goals.
• Fluent English and excellent client 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

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

AI for development

Client communication

Job description

Blacksmith Agency seeks a senior Lead WordPress Developer to own end-to-end WordPress builds for clients across the US. You will scope projects, translate client objectives into technical plans, and lead themes, templates, plugins and blocks with fast, clean, custom code. You will also drive efficiencies with AI and maintain healthy sites.

This client-facing role requires excellent English and strong leadership to guide projects from concept to delivery, ensuring client success at every step.