WORDPRESS / UX TECHNICAL LEAD

Softthink Solutions Inc; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Softthink Solutions Inc. in the United States (remote) seeks a WordPress Developer / UX Technical Lead to own the design, development, accessibility integration, and implementation of the tourism website.

You will lead discovery, IA, WordPress development, UX optimization, API integrations, testing, and deployment. You will guide technical planning, information architecture, responsive design, performance optimization, and security.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of website development and digital solutions experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on WordPress development.
• Experience leading enterprise or tourism-focused website redesigns.
• Experience implementing API integrations, analytics, and custom functionality.
• Proven ability in responsive design and UX best practices.
• Experience with hosting, maintenance, and security updates.

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 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 development

UX design

Accessibility (WCAG)

API integrations

Performance optimization

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Web Development

WordPress Development certifications

UX Design or Human-Centered Design certifications

Google Analytics certification

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

API tooling

Job description

Job Title: WordPress Developer

Work Authorization: US CitizenLocation: 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.