Head of Web Development

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Requirements:

• Expert-level experience with WordPress: core, themes, templates, plugins, and custom development.
• Deep knowledge of performance optimization strategies and SEO fundamentals.
• Familiar with or experienced in headless WordPress implementations (Next.js, Gatsby, etc.).
• Proven track record of delivering high PSI/Core Web Vitals scores across desktop and mobile.
• Strong grasp of web standards, accessibility, and responsive design.
• Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and modern deployment practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate the web development team to deliver high-quality work, maintain coding standards, and implement best practices.
• Serve as the technical owner and quality gatekeeper for all our web properties, including: SearchAtlas.com, Linkgraph.com, Linklaboratory.com, SignalGenesys.com, and Mightyscribes.com.
• Build and maintain highly performant, scalable, and secure WordPress sites with modern architecture.
• Ensure seamless, zero-downtime deployment pipelines using CI/CD and proper staging workflows.
• Identify and fix website performance issues, implement Core Web Vitals best practices, and achieve top PageSpeed Insights (PSI) scores.
• Establish strong QA processes to eliminate issues like broken links, typos, missing meta tags, and other quality flaws before publishing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across product, design, and marketing to align technical work with business goals and growth targets.
• Contribute to and help oversee development of WordPress plugins, templates, and components as needed.
• Keep the team informed and trained on new technologies, trends, and tooling, especially around performance and modern WordPress strategies (e.g., headless WordPress).
• Evaluate and continuously raise the technical bar of the development team’s work.
• Own and manage the development budget efficiently, ensuring alignment with company profit margins and delivery expectations.