Lead Web Developer, WordPress (Remote, Centurion)

Blacksmith Agency; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior Lead Web Developer, WordPress, to lead custom builds end to end for US-based clients. You will scope work against business goals, guide the development process, and ensure fast, clean, and secure sites while writing real code.

This client-facing role requires excellent English, the ability to communicate with clients, and to drive efficiencies with AI across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong WordPress and PHP skills with modern HTML/CSS/JS knowledge.
• Ability to scope work and tie it to a client's business goals.
• Fluent English and client-facing communication.
• Experience leading or owning builds, not just ticket closure.
• Comfort using AI to improve development efficiency.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Business goal alignment

Leadership

Project scoping

Tools

WordPress

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

AI

Job description

Blacksmith Agency

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

• 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 Lead Web Developer, WordPress 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.