Senior WordPress Lead (Remote) - AI-Driven Web Architect

Blacksmith Agency; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a Lead WordPress Developer to own custom WordPress work end to end. You scope the build, understand the client's business objectives and tie the work back to them, drive efficiencies with AI, and lead builds that are fast, clean and custom. You still write and review real code.

This is a senior, client-facing lead for a strong developer who can also talk to clients. Excellent English required.

Qualifications

• Strong custom WordPress and PHP, plus modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Ability to scope work to a client's business goals.
• Fluency using AI to drive development efficiency.
• Client-facing communication and excellent English.
• 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

Client-facing

Leadership

AI proficiency

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a Lead WordPress Developer to own custom WordPress work end to end. You scope the build, understand the client's business objectives and tie the work back to them, drive efficiencies with AI, and lead builds that are fast, clean and custom. You still write and review real code.

This is a senior, client-facing lead for a strong developer who can also talk to clients. Excellent English required.