Toronto, Ontario, Canada Hybrid Full-time

Evolving Web is hiring a WordPress Architect (Remote)

About the Role

Evolving Web is looking for a WordPress Architect to serve as our in-house technical expert. You will work closely with developers, designers, project managers, and clients to architect and deliver high-quality, accessible websites and applications.

What You'll Do

  • Work with a team of developers, designers, and project managers.
  • Scope and architect technical solutions with internal and client teams.
  • Create documentation such as technical specifications and scope documents.
  • Advise and manage teams to produce measurable results.
  • Take ownership of project success, including meeting requirements, timelines, and budgets.
  • Prepare and conduct technical workshops to refine project scope.
  • Train technical and non-technical teams on solutions.
  • Create and present reports that communicate solution details.
  • Prioritize, multi-task, and work on different projects concurrently.

What We're Looking For

  • More than 5 years of WordPress development experience.
  • Technical leadership experience.
  • Modern WordPress expertise with the block editor and block themes.
  • Experience with enterprise-level projects.
  • Experience architecting large-scale solutions according to technical requirements.
  • Ability to maintain a high-level view of projects and successfully deliver solutions.
  • Actively involved in the WordPress community (core contributions, plugin development, documentation, WordCamps/Meetups).
  • Curious and keeps up-to-date with the latest changes in the ecosystem, especially Gutenberg.
  • Expertise in performance optimization techniques and architecting scalable WordPress solutions for enterprise traffic.
  • Knowledge of security best practices in web application development, particularly within WordPress.
  • Proven experience working with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams on pre-sales scoping and project estimation.
  • Ability to do PHP development when necessary.
  • Experience advising and managing teams of developers and designers.
  • Experience using project management tools like Redmine or JIRA.
  • Strong communication skills in both French and English.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in Drupal development.
  • Experience in defining and leading quality assurance processes, including automated testing strategies and test-driven development (TDD).

Technical Stack

  • WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • NPM, Webpack
  • Docker, Gitlab CI/CD
  • Managed hosts (Pantheon, WP VIP)

Team & Environment

You’ll join a development team of around 40 people, working closely with developers, designers, project managers, and clients.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Impact - Work on projects for prestigious organizations impacting tens of thousands of users.
  • Challenge - Opportunity to take ownership of projects with high creative and technical complexity.
  • Learning & Growth - A collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and mentorship.
  • Culture - A company with a team from around the world that feels like a family.
  • Flexible hybrid - For Montreal-based candidates: three days in office, two days remote weekly.

Work Mode

This role is remote but candidates must be available during Montreal working hours. Montreal-based candidates follow a hybrid model.

Evolving Web is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
WordPressPHPHTMLCSSJavaScriptNPMWebpackDockerGitlab CI/CDREST APIsTheme DevelopmentPlugin DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationSecurity Best PracticesCode Reviews
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Evolving Web

Evolving Web specializes in creating accessible, high-impact web design and development solutions that help organizations connect with their audiences effectively.

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Category fullstack
Posted 8 months ago