WordPress Tech Lead: AI-Driven, Client-Facing Builds

Blacksmith Agency; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,938,000 - 2,907,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior WordPress Tech Lead for remote engagement to own complex builds end to end and act as the face of development for clients. You will scope the work, guide themes, templates, plugins and blocks, and drive AI-enabled efficiencies.

Excellent English and strong client-facing communication are essential as you lead and own builds while ensuring fast, clean, and custom websites.

Qualifications

• Strong custom WordPress and PHP skills.
• Ability to scope work to a client's business goals.
• Fluency in English and client-facing communication.

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

Frontend

Client facing

English

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking a senior WordPress Tech Lead for remote engagement to own complex builds end to end and act as the face of development for clients. You will scope the work, guide themes, templates, plugins and blocks, and drive AI-enabled efficiencies.

Excellent English and strong client-facing communication are essential as you lead and own builds while ensuring fast, clean, and custom websites.