Senior WordPress Engineer — Remote Lead for Custom Builds

Blacksmith Agency LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a Senior WordPress Engineer to lead custom WordPress work end to end. You will scope builds, align with client business objectives, and drive fast, clean, and bespoke sites while writing real code.

This client-facing senior role requires excellent English and the ability to communicate with clients, manage projects, and own the development lifecycle from conception to deployment.

Qualifications

• Senior WordPress Engineer capable of leading client projects end-to-end.
• Strong PHP/WordPress skills with modern HTML/CSS/JS.
• Excellent English and client-facing communication.
• Experience leading builds and guiding teams beyond ticket closure.

Responsibilities

• Scope client work against business objectives and define build approach.
• Lead custom WordPress builds: themes, templates, plugins, blocks.
• Drive efficiency with AI across the development process.
• Be the development voice the client hears and maintain site health.

Skills

WordPress development

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Client communication

AI for development

Leadership / ownership

Tools

AI tooling

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a Senior WordPress Engineer to lead custom WordPress work end to end. You will scope builds, align with client business objectives, and drive fast, clean, and bespoke sites while writing real code.

This client-facing senior role requires excellent English and the ability to communicate with clients, manage projects, and own the development lifecycle from conception to deployment.