WordPress Architect

Evolving Web

. Collaborate with developers, designers, project managers, and clients .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive WordPress development expertise, including modern practices such as block editor and block themes, while effectively managing project success through collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders. Proficient in architecting scalable solutions and optimizing performance, with a strong focus on web application security and quality assurance processes.

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WordPress DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipPerformance OptimizationWeb Application SecurityProject Management

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Hard Skills

WordPressPHPHTMLCSSJavaScriptSQLNPMWebpackDockerGitLab CI/CD

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMultitaskingTraining AbilityCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

RedmineJIRASlackPantheonWordPress VIP

Industry Keywords

Technical SpecificationsQuality AssuranceAutomated TestingTDDEnterprise-Level Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerDrupalJavaScriptPHPSQLWebpackWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with developers, designers, project managers, and clients
Scope and architect technical solutions with internal and client teams
Create technical specifications and scope documentation for internal and client use
Advise and manage teams to produce measurable results
Own project success, including requirements, timelines, and budgets, with project managers
Create accessible, high-impact websites and applications that help organizations connect with their audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

More than 5 years of WordPress development experience and technical leadership experience
Modern WordPress expertise, including the block editor and block themes
Experience with enterprise-level projects
Experience architecting large-scale solutions according to technical requirements
Active involvement in the WordPress community, including core contributions, plugin development, documentation, WordCamps, or Meetups
Knowledge of HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, caching layers, SQL, NPM, Webpack, Docker, DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, and managed hosts such as Pantheon or WordPress VIP
Expertise in performance optimization, resolving performance bottlenecks, and highly scalable WordPress solutions
Knowledge of web application security best practices, particularly within WordPress, and experience designing secure architectures
Experience defining and leading quality assurance processes, automated testing strategies, and TDD is a plus
Proven experience with clients, stakeholders, internal teams, pre-sales scoping, project estimation, and solution design
Ability to prepare and conduct technical workshops
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work on multiple projects concurrently
Ability to train technical and non-technical teams
Ability to create and present solution reports
PHP development capability; Drupal development experience is a bonus
Experience advising and managing developer and designer teams
Experience using Redmine or JIRA
Strong communication skills in both French and English
Availability during Montreal working hours for remote applicants
Use of tools such as Slack and proactive communication/self-management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work on projects for prestigious organizations that impact the lives of tens of thousands of users every day
Opportunity to take ownership of projects with a high level of creative and technical complexity
Collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and mentorship
International, welcoming, close-knit team culture
Flexible hybrid work schedule for candidates based in Montreal and its suburbs: three days in the office and two days working remotely each week