WordPress Team Lead

WordPress Team Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of WordPress developers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and task prioritization.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and project managers to plan and deliver high-quality websites aligned with client expectations.
• Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Review code for performance, security, and scalability, ensuring alignment with best practices.
• Oversee the development of custom WordPress themes and plugins, ensuring modular, maintainable, and scalable codebases.
• Support the team in resolving complex bugs and performance issues across live and staging environments.
• Conduct regular one-on-one sessions, technical training, and mentoring to support team growth and capability building.
• Collaborate with QA and deployment teams to streamline releases and ensure issue-free project delivery.
• Ensure SEO best practices, accessibility, and responsive design standards are integrated into all projects.
• Proactively explore and introduce AI tools or other innovations to improve development speed and quality.
• Provide technical documentation, performance reports, and client-ready updates when required.

Desired Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in WordPress development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Expertise in custom WordPress theme and plugin development.
• Strong command over front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Advanced experience with Elementor, ACF, Page Builder plugins, and WooCommerce.
• Must have experience in integrating third-party APIs into WordPress websites.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills using browser tools like Chrome Inspector, Firebug, etc.
• Solid understanding of PHP, MySQL, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead team discussions and client interactions.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Git workflows and CI/CD deployment practices.
• Exposure to Shopify, BigCommerce, or other CMS/eCommerce platforms.
• Experience collaborating with international teams, especially US-based clients.
• Proficiency in using AI-assisted coding tools or low-code platforms.