WordPress Development Lead (Remote, Minneapolis)

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

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency builds high-performance custom websites for clients across the US. As WordPress Development Lead at Blacksmith, you lead custom WordPress work end to end. You are the face of development for your clients.

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

Qualifications

• Strong WordPress and PHP development experience.
• Fluent in HTML/CSS/JavaScript for modern front-end work.
• Ability to scope work to business goals and communicate clearly with clients.
• Experience using AI to improve development efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Scope client work against 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 sites healthy.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

AI-powered development

Client communication

Leadership

Job description

• Remote (USA, Canada, Latin America or South Africa)

Blacksmith Agency

• Engineering
• Full time
• Remote (USA, Canada, Latin America or South Africa)

About The Role

Blacksmith Agency builds high-performance custom websites for clients across the US. As WordPress Development Lead at Blacksmith, you lead custom WordPress work end to end. You are the face of development for your clients. 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.

What You Will Own

• 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.

What You Bring

• Strong custom WordPress and PHP, plus modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• The ability to scope work and tie it to a client's business goals.
• Real fluency using AI to drive development efficiency.
• Client-facing communication and excellent English.
• Experience leading or owning builds, not just closing tickets.