WORDPRESS / UX TECHNICAL LEAD

Softthink Solutions; City of Hudson (NY); Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Softthink Solutions seeks a WordPress Developer with 8+ years in website development to lead WordPress implementation and UX optimization for a major tourism site. Remote work option available, with responsibilities spanning architecture, API integrations, analytics, and accessibility compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in WordPress development, plus experience with enterprise or tourism-focused projects, security, hosting, and performance tuning.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of website development experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on WordPress development.
• Experience leading enterprise or tourism-focused website redesign projects.
• Experience implementing API integrations, analytics, and custom functionality.
• Demonstrated experience with responsive design and UX best practices.
• Experience supporting website hosting, maintenance, and security updates.
• Experience working with public sector, tourism, destination marketing, or municipal organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning, website architecture, and solution design.
• Conduct discovery sessions, technical assessments, and stakeholder workshops.
• Design information architecture, sitemap structure, and user journeys.
• Lead UX/UI strategy to optimize visitor engagement and usability.
• Develop and configure custom WordPress themes and functionality.
• Implement responsive, mobile-first website design standards.
• Integrate third-party applications, APIs, analytics, and interactive maps.
• Ensure website scalability, security, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with content and SEO teams to support destination marketing objectives.
• Oversee accessibility implementation and WCAG 2.2 AA compliance activities.
• Conduct technical reviews, testing, and quality assurance validation.
• Support website launch, staff training, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Provide technical leadership throughout maintenance and enhancement activities.

Skills

WordPress

UX design

API Integrations

Accessibility

Performance

Security

Content SEO

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Web Dev

WordPress certifications

UX certifications

Google Analytics cert

Job description

Job Title: WordPress Developer

Work Authorization: US Citizen
Location: Remote

Role Summary

WordPress / UX Technical Lead serves as the technical authority responsible for the design, development, user experience, accessibility integration, and implementation of the Columbia County Tourism website. The individual will lead discovery, information architecture, WordPress development, UX optimization, API integrations, testing, deployment, and technical quality assurance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning, website architecture, and solution design.
• Conduct discovery sessions, technical assessments, and stakeholder workshops.
• Design information architecture, sitemap structure, and user journeys.
• Lead UX/UI strategy to optimize visitor engagement and usability.
• Develop and configure custom WordPress themes and functionality.
• Implement responsive, mobile-first website design standards.
• Integrate third-party applications, APIs, analytics, and interactive maps.
• Ensure website scalability, security, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with content and SEO teams to support destination marketing objectives.
• Oversee accessibility implementation and WCAG 2.2 AA compliance activities.
• Conduct technical reviews, testing, and quality assurance validation.
• Support website launch, staff training, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Provide technical leadership throughout maintenance and enhancement activities.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in website development and digital solutions.
• Minimum 5+ years of hands‑on WordPress development experience.
• Experience leading enterprise or tourism-focused website redesign projects.
• Experience implementing API integrations, analytics, and custom functionality.
• Demonstrated experience with responsive design and UX best practices.
• Experience supporting website hosting, maintenance, and security updates.
• Experience working with public sector, tourism, destination marketing, or municipal organizations preferred.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Web Development, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
• WordPress Development certifications preferred.
• UX Design or Human-Centered Design certifications preferred.
• Google Analytics certification preferred.