Remote WordPress Lead Architect - AI-Driven Builds

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 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.