WordPress Architect
HybridMontréal, Quebec, Canada
Job Summary
Scope and architect technical WordPress solutions for enterprise-level projects, managing requirements, timelines, and budgets with internal and client teams. Create documentation for technical specifications and scope documents, then advise and manage developers, designers, and project managers to produce measurable results. Take ownership of project success by prioritizing concurrent projects, conducting technical workshops to refine scope, and training teams on architectural solutions. This role requires 5+ years of WordPress development and technical leadership experience, specifically with the block editor and block themes. The position is remote for Montreal-based candidates working hybrid hours (three days in-office, two days remote) and involves strong communication in French and English.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of WordPress development experience
- Technical leadership experience
- Modern WordPress expertise - the block editor and block themes
- Experience with enterprise-level projects
- Experience in architecting large-scale solutions according to technical requirements
- Ability to maintain a high-level view of projects and use your understanding of contexts, the scope, and development tasks to successfully deliver solutions
- Active involvement in the WordPress community; core contributions, plugin developer, documentation, contributing at WordCamps/Meetups, etc.
- Curiosity and keeping up-to-date with the latest changes in the ecosystem, especially the Gutenberg project, and a willingness to actively share
- Deep knowledge of core web technologies (HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, caching layers, SQL)
- Experience with NPM, Webpack, Docker, DevOps, Gitlab CI/CD, managed hosts such as Pantheon or WP VIP
- Expertise in performance optimization techniques, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, and architecting highly scalable WordPress solutions for enterprise-level traffic and data
- Knowledge of security best practices in web application development, particularly within WordPress, and experience in designing secure architectural solutions
- Experience in defining and leading quality assurance processes, including automated testing strategies and test-driven development (TDD)
- Proven experience working with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams on pre-sales scoping and project estimation, and in defining and refining the best solutions
- Ability to prepare and conduct technical workshops to refine the scope of projects
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work on different projects concurrently
- Ability to train technical and non-technical teams on solutions
- Ability to create and present reports that communicate the details of a solution
- Can do PHP development
- Experience using project management tools like Redmine or JIRA
- Strong communication skills in both French and English
- Available during Montreal working hours
- Use tools such as Slack to stay engaged with your team and contribute to the company culture
- Exceptional self-management and proactive communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience as a technical leader
- Experience with third-party page builders or custom field plugins
- Experience in defining and leading quality assurance processes, including automated testing strategies and test-driven development (TDD)
- Can do PHP development when necessary
- Experience in Drupal development
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