WordPress Development Lead – AI-Driven, Client-Facing, Remote

Blacksmith Agency; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior WordPress Development Lead to own end-to-end builds for clients. You will scope work to align with business goals, lead custom WordPress themes, templates, plugins and blocks, and drive development efficiencies with AI. You will also communicate directly with clients and maintain healthy sites.

Ideal candidates bring strong WordPress and PHP skills, modern HTML/CSS/JS, and demonstrated experience leading or owning builds with excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Senior, client-facing WordPress lead role.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Scope client work against business objectives and define 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 sites healthy.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

AI in development

Client-facing

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior WordPress Development Lead to own end-to-end builds for clients. You will scope work to align with business goals, lead custom WordPress themes, templates, plugins and blocks, and drive development efficiencies with AI. You will also communicate directly with clients and maintain healthy sites.

Ideal candidates bring strong WordPress and PHP skills, modern HTML/CSS/JS, and demonstrated experience leading or owning builds with excellent English communication.