WordPress Technical Lead

Softthink Solutions; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC is seeking a WordPress Technical Lead to helm architecture, custom development, and integrations across its WordPress ecosystem. You will oversee themes, plugins, API integrations, and hosting coordination, while driving performance improvements and modernization efforts.

You should bring 8+ years in WordPress, strong PHP/JS knowledge, and hands-on experience with REST APIs, Git workflows, and cloud hosting. Remote work is supported for this senior role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of WordPress development experience.
• Experience with custom themes, plugins, and enterprise WordPress environments.
• Experience supporting legacy WordPress implementations and migrations.
• Hands-on experience with PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, MySQL, and REST APIs.
• Experience with Git-based version control and deployment workflows.
• Experience integrating third-party applications and cloud-hosted services.

Responsibilities

• Lead WordPress technical architecture and solution design.
• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Support ACF-driven content structures and custom field implementations.
• Develop and maintain Gutenberg and block-based solutions.
• Support Divi, Elementor, and Beaver Builder environments.
• Implement API integrations and third-party services.
• Perform troubleshooting, bug fixes, and technical debt remediation.
• Support deployment, version control, and staging environments.
• Optimize website performance, security, and scalability.
• Provide technical assessments and modernization recommendations.
• Coordinate hosting, infrastructure, and operational support activities.
• Estimate effort, prepare technical work plans, and support project delivery.

Skills

WordPress development

PHP

JavaScript

REST APIs

Git workflows

Performance optimization

Security

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/SE

Tools

WP-CLI

Git

Cloud hosting platforms

Job description

Position Summary

Serves as the lead technical resource responsible for WordPress architecture, custom development, integrations, troubleshooting, modernization initiatives, platform maintenance, and technical oversight across ARC's WordPress ecosystem. Supports custom themes, plugins, API integrations, hosting coordination, performance optimization, and legacy system remediation.

WordPress Technical Lead

Work Authorization: US Citizen

Location: : Remote

Position Summary

Serves as the lead technical resource responsible for WordPress architecture, custom development, integrations, troubleshooting, modernization initiatives, platform maintenance, and technical oversight across ARC's WordPress ecosystem. Supports custom themes, plugins, API integrations, hosting coordination, performance optimization, and legacy system remediation.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead WordPress technical architecture and solution design.
• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Support ACF-driven content structures and custom field implementations.
• Develop and maintain Gutenberg and block-based solutions.
• Support Divi, Elementor, and Beaver Builder environments.
• Implement API integrations and third-party services.
• Perform troubleshooting, bug fixes, and technical debt remediation.
• Support deployment, version control, and staging environments.
• Optimize website performance, security, and scalability.
• Provide technical assessments and modernization recommendations.
• Coordinate hosting, infrastructure, and operational support activities.
• Estimate effort, prepare technical work plans, and support project delivery.

Professional Experience

• 8+ years of WordPress development experience.
• Experience with custom themes, plugins, and enterprise WordPress environments.
• Experience supporting legacy WordPress implementations and migrations.
• Hands-on experience with PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, MySQL, and REST APIs.
• Experience with Git-based version control and deployment workflows.
• Experience integrating third-party applications and cloud-hosted services.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Developer or equivalent.
• Scrum Master Certification.

WordPress Professional Certifications (if available).

This is a remote position.