WordPress Technical Lead

Softthink Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Softthink Solutions is seeking a WordPress Technical Lead to own architecture, custom development, and integrations across our WordPress ecosystem. You will guide performance optimization, hosting coordination, and modernization efforts while providing technical oversight.

The role focuses on advanced PHP/JS/HTML5/CSS3 development, REST API integrations, and supporting enterprise WordPress environments with custom themes and plugins.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of WordPress development experience.
• Experience with enterprise WordPress environments.
• Strong PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, MySQL, and REST APIs.
• Experience with Git-based version control and deployment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead WordPress technical architecture and solution design.
• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Support API integrations and third-party services.
• Develop Gutenberg/block-based solutions and support page builders.
• Coordinate hosting, infrastructure, and deployment environments.
• Optimize website performance, security, and scalability.
• Provide technical assessments and modernization recommendations.
• Estimate effort and prepare technical work plans and project delivery.

Skills

WordPress development

PHP

JavaScript

REST APIs

MySQL

Git-based version control

Performance optimization

Hosting coordination

API integrations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Software Engineering

Tools

Git-based workflows

Deployment pipelines

Job description

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.