WordPress Architect

WordPress Architect

Posted 1 week ago by 1758864526

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Application Programming Interface (API) Constituent Relationship Management Content Management Content Management Systems Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software DevOps Git (Version Control System) GraphQL Gutenberg (WordPress Block Editor) Lazy Loading Management Scalability Search Engine Optimisation Software Coding Web Cache WordPress Workflows

Summary: The WordPress Architect role involves leading the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance WordPress multisite platforms for multiple brand websites. The position requires collaboration with various teams, including DevOps and UI/UX, to deliver advanced CMS solutions. The role is primarily remote, with an initial onsite requirement in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a long-term contract opportunity focused on optimizing and enhancing WordPress capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and lead multisite WordPress platforms for scalability and performance.
  • Build modular, reusable themes and Gutenberg blocks.
  • Optimize Core Web Vitals, load speed, and caching/CDN strategies.
  • Work with Cloudflare/DevOps on cache invalidation and smart caching solutions.
  • Integrate WordPress with CRM, analytics, APIs, and personalization engines.
  • Champion CI/CD pipelines, coding standards, and secure deployment workflows.
  • Support migration of legacy platforms to multisite or headless WordPress.

Key Skills:

  • Deep expertise in WordPress Core, custom themes, and plugin development.
  • Strong multisite and Gutenberg customization.
  • Performance optimization (object/page caching, lazy loading, asset bundling).
  • Hands-on experience with Cloudflare/CDN solutions.
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and headless WordPress (Next.js/Gatsby).
  • Knowledge of hosting platforms (WP Engine, Kinsta, AWS/CloudFront).
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: WordPress Architect
Client: Groundworks
Location: Remote - First 4 5 weeks onsite in Virginia Beach, VA
Duration: Long-term contract

Role Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned WordPress Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance WordPress multisite platforms across multiple brand websites. You ll collaborate with DevOps, UI/UX, SEO, and content teams to deliver cutting-edge CMS solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and lead multisite WordPress platforms for scalability and performance.
  • Build modular, reusable themes and Gutenberg blocks.
  • Optimize Core Web Vitals, load speed, and caching/CDN strategies.
  • Work with Cloudflare/DevOps on cache invalidation and smart caching solutions.
  • Integrate WordPress with CRM, analytics, APIs, and personalization engines.
  • Champion CI/CD pipelines, coding standards, and secure deployment workflows.
  • Support migration of legacy platforms to multisite or headless WordPress.

Required Skills:

  • Deep expertise in WordPress Core, custom themes, and plugin development.
  • Strong multisite and Gutenberg customization
  • Performance optimization (object/page caching, lazy loading, asset bundling).
  • Hands-on experience with Cloudflare/CDN solutions.
  • Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and headless WordPress (Next.js/Gatsby).
  • Knowledge of hosting platforms (WP Engine, Kinsta, AWS/CloudFront).
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows.

Nice to Have:

  • Headless CMS experience (Contentful, Strapi).
  • Accessibility (WCAG) and SEO at scale.
  • Multi-language/geo-targeted content management.
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