WordPress Architect

Virtual Tech Gurus
Published
September 22, 2025
Location
Remote, Remote
Duration
6+ Months

Description

Details:

We are seeking an experienced WordPress Architect
to lead the design, development, and optimization of high-performance WordPress
solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in WordPress
architecture, custom theme and plugin development, performance optimization,
security hardening, and scalable deployments. This role requires a strong
technical background combined with the ability to collaborate with
stakeholders, developers, and designers to deliver enterprise-grade WordPress
solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect,
    design, and implement scalable WordPress solutions for enterprise-grade
    websites and applications.
  • Develop
    and maintain custom themes, plugins, and APIs tailored to business
    needs.
  • Ensure site
    performance, scalability, and security by applying best practices in
    caching, CDN, code optimization, and monitoring.
  • Lead migration
    projects from legacy CMS or other platforms to WordPress.
  • Collaborate
    with designers, developers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality,
    responsive, and accessible solutions.
  • Establish
    and enforce coding standards, development guidelines, and CI/CD
    practices for WordPress projects.
  • Conduct
    code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance audits to ensure
    system stability and reliability.
  • Integrate
    WordPress with third-party systems, APIs, and headless CMS frameworks
    where applicable.
  • Stay
    updated with the latest WordPress core updates, plugins, and security
    practices to keep the ecosystem current.
  • Mentor
    junior developers and contribute to continuous knowledge sharing within
    the team.

 

Required Skills &
Qualifications

  • 8+
    years of professional experience in WordPress development, with
    at least 3+ years in a lead/architect role.
  • Expertise
    in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery, and modern
    frameworks.
  • Strong
    experience in WordPress architecture, multisite setup, custom
    plugin/theme development, and REST API integrations.
  • Proven
    track record in performance optimization (caching layers, CDN, load
    balancing, database tuning).
  • Solid
    understanding of WordPress security hardening and best practices.
  • Hands-on
    experience with headless WordPress (WPGraphQL, REST API) and decoupled
    front-ends (React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue.js).
  • Proficiency
    with Git, GitHub/GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines for automated
    deployments.
  • Familiarity
    with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) for
    scalable hosting environments.
  • Experience
    working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and managed
    WordPress hosting (e.g., WP Engine, Pantheon, Kinsta).
  • Strong
    analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

JOBID: 12199

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