WordPress Technical Lead
WordPress Technical Lead Work Authorization: US Citizen Location: : Remote Position Summary Serves as the lead technical resource responsible for WordPress architecture, custom development, integrations, troubleshooting, modernization initiatives, platform maintenance, and technical oversight across ARC's WordPress ecosystem. Supports custom themes, plugins, API integrations, hosting coordination, performance optimization, and legacy system remediation. Roles and Responsibilities Lead WordPress technical architecture and solution design. Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins. Support ACF-driven content structures and custom field implementations. Develop and maintain Gutenberg and block-based solutions. Support Divi, Elementor, and Beaver Builder environments. Implement API integrations and third-party services. Perform troubleshooting, bug fixes, and technical debt remediation. Support deployment, version control, and staging environments. Optimize website performance, security, and scalability. Provide technical assessments and modernization recommendations. Coordinate hosting, infrastructure, and operational support activities. Estimate effort, prepare technical work plans, and support project delivery. Professional Experience 8+ years of WordPress development experience. Experience with custom themes, plugins, and enterprise WordPress environments. Experience supporting legacy WordPress implementations and migrations. Hands-on experience with PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, MySQL, and REST APIs. Experience with Git-based version control and deployment workflows. Experience integrating third-party applications and cloud-hosted services. Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field. Preferred Certifications AWS Certified Developer or equivalent. Scrum Master Certification. WordPress Professional Certifications (if available). This is a remote position.