EU WordCamp event - WordPress Architect

WordPress Architect

Company: Evolving Web
Location: Remote (must be available during Montreal working hours)

About Evolving Web:

Evolving Web specializes in creating accessible, high-impact web design and development solutions that help organizations connect with their audiences effectively. We are a rapidly growing team of around 40 developers, designers, and project managers dedicated to building beautiful and quality websites and apps that improve organizations and communities.

About the Role:

We are looking for an in-house technical expert to join us as a WordPress Architect. You will work closely with our developers, designers, project managers, and clients to architect and deliver exceptional websites and apps. This role requires a strong technical leader with modern WordPress expertise, particularly with the block editor and block themes. If you have 5+ years of WordPress development experience and a passion for technical leadership, we want to hear from you!

Day-to-Day Expectations:

• Collaborate with developers, designers, and project managers.
• Scope and architect technical solutions with internal and client teams.
• Create technical documentation (specifications, scope documents) for internal use and clients.
• Advise and manage teams to produce measurable results.
• Take ownership of project success, including meeting requirements, timelines, and budgets (in partnership with project managers).

Required Skill Set:

• Experience:
• 5+ years of WordPress development experience.
• Proven technical leadership experience.
• Experience with enterprise-level projects.
• Experience architecting large-scale solutions according to technical requirements.
• Modern WordPress Expertise: Deep knowledge of the block editor and block themes. Experience primarily with third-party page builders or custom field plugins may not be suitable for this role.
• Technical Skills: Broad technical experience including (but not limited to): core web technologies (HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, caching, SQL), NPM, Webpack, Docker, DevOps, Gitlab CI/CD, managed hosts (Pantheon, WP VIP).
• Performance & Security: Expertise in performance optimization, bottleneck resolution, and architecting highly scalable WordPress solutions. Knowledge of WordPress security best practices and designing secure architectural solutions.
• Community Involvement: Active involvement in the WordPress community (core contributions, plugin development, documentation, WordCamps/Meetups).
• Continuous Learning: Curiosity and commitment to staying updated with the ecosystem, especially the Gutenberg project.
• Client & Team Interaction: Proven experience working with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams on pre-sales scoping, project estimation, and solution refinement. Ability to prepare and conduct technical workshops.
• Project Management: Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage concurrent projects. Experience using project management tools like Redmine or JIRA.
• Communication: Strong communication skills in both French and English (though applications are welcome even if not fluent in both).
• Mentorship: Ability to train technical and non-technical teams on solutions.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience defining and leading quality assurance processes, including automated testing strategies and test-driven development (TDD).
• PHP development skills when necessary.
• Drupal development experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Collaborative and open to feedback.
• Enjoys sharing knowledge.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Creative, curious, and proactive in problem-solving.
• Willing to learn new tools and take on new responsibilities.

Remote Work Requirements:

• Available during Montreal working hours.
• Proficient use of tools like Slack for team engagement and company culture.
• Exceptional self-management and proactive communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Impact: Work on projects for prestigious organizations that affect tens of thousands of users daily.
• Challenge: Opportunity for high creative and technical complexity and project ownership.
• Learning & Growth: A collaborative environment encouraging continuous learning and mentorship.
• Culture: A global team that feels like a family.
• Flexible Hybrid (for Montreal-based candidates): Three days in the office, two days remote.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of digital experiences!

Note: All recruitment communications will be conducted exclusively via email.