WordPress Technical Lead

8+ years of WordPress experience in a professional setting Deep expertise with WordPress architecture and custom development (themes, plugins, full-site editing, Gutenberg blocks) Proficient in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), CPTs, taxonomies, and integrating with the REST API Strong understanding of full-site editing (FSE), templates, and block patterns Skilled in JavaScript and React (Next.js a plus) Solid PHP and SQL experience Familiar with development tools and workflows like CLI, GitHub, Docker, and multi-environment deployment Deep understanding of modern web standards and technologies Strong writing and documentation skills Experience mentoring or leading developers Experience managing distributed teams Proven ability to manage competing priorities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Leading the technical approach on WordPress projects Collaborating with UX, design, and PM teams Building and configuring WordPress sites Developing native Gutenberg blocks using React Building custom themes and plugins Creating HTML templates and patterns optimized for full-site editing Providing architectural guidance and mentoring to team members Writing and reviewing code and technical documentation Leading code peer reviews Meeting directly with clients Managing the technical team's workload