Remote WordPress Solutions Lead — AI-Driven Web Architect

Blacksmith Agency; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,439,000 - 2,078,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior WordPress Solutions Lead who will own end-to-end custom WordPress projects for US clients while working remotely.

You will scope builds to business objectives, lead WordPress themes, templates, plugins and blocks, and drive development efficiency with AI, while maintaining client communication in fluent English. This role also requires presenting technical options to clients, managing timelines, and ensuring site health across projects.

Qualifications

• Strong custom WordPress and PHP, plus modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Ability to scope work and tie it to a client's business goals.
• Fluency using AI to drive development efficiency.
• Client-facing communication and excellent English.
• Experience leading or owning builds, not just closing tickets.

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

WordPress

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

AI in development

Client communication

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior WordPress Solutions Lead who will own end-to-end custom WordPress projects for US clients while working remotely.

You will scope builds to business objectives, lead WordPress themes, templates, plugins and blocks, and drive development efficiency with AI, while maintaining client communication in fluent English. This role also requires presenting technical options to clients, managing timelines, and ensuring site health across projects.