Senior WordPress Engineer — Remote Lead for AI-Driven Builds

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a Senior WordPress Engineer to lead end-to-end WordPress development for client projects. You will scope builds to client business objectives, drive efficient workflows with AI, and maintain high-quality, custom sites.

You will also communicate with clients directly, ensuring their goals are met while delivering robust, fast, and secure WordPress solutions. The role is fully remote (USA, Canada, Latin America or South Africa) and requires excellent English

Qualifications

• Strong WordPress and PHP development experience.
• Ability to scope work to business goals.
• Fluent English and client-facing communication.
• Experience leading or owning builds.

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 in development

Client communication

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a Senior WordPress Engineer to lead end-to-end WordPress development for client projects. You will scope builds to client business objectives, drive efficient workflows with AI, and maintain high-quality, custom sites.

You will also communicate with clients directly, ensuring their goals are met while delivering robust, fast, and secure WordPress solutions. The role is fully remote (USA, Canada, Latin America or South Africa) and requires excellent English