WordPress Development Lead | Remote & AI-Driven Builds

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency seeks a senior WordPress Development Lead to drive end-to-end custom WordPress projects. You will scope builds to client objectives, lead themes, templates, plugins and blocks, and communicate directly with clients in fluent English.

You will leverage AI to streamline workflows while maintaining high-quality code. This is a remote, full-time, client-facing leadership role for someone who writes and reviews real code.

Qualifications

• Senior, client-facing WordPress lead with ability to scope builds to business goals.
• Fluency in English required for client communication.
• Proficiency in WordPress, PHP and front-end technologies.

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

English fluency

Job description

Blacksmith Agency seeks a senior WordPress Development Lead to drive end-to-end custom WordPress projects. You will scope builds to client objectives, lead themes, templates, plugins and blocks, and communicate directly with clients in fluent English.

You will leverage AI to streamline workflows while maintaining high-quality code. This is a remote, full-time, client-facing leadership role for someone who writes and reviews real code.