Lead Web Developer

Summary

Join Developex as a skilled WordPress developer and team lead for a project involving workforce and productivity analytics software. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translating business needs into technical solutions. Responsibilities include leading web development, project planning, CMS administration, troubleshooting, website optimization, technical SEO implementation, and ensuring website security and compliance. The ideal candidate possesses proven experience as a lead web developer, expertise in WordPress and other CMS platforms, and familiarity with cloud hosting, DevOps, and design tools. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential, along with intermediate English proficiency. Developex offers a flexible work schedule (fully remote or office), competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth, including paid training and workshops.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a lead web developer, preferably in a marketing or agency setting
• Experience with CMS platforms, particularly WordPress
• Experience with version control and deployment workflows
• Familiarity with cloud hosting environments, CDN and DevOps practices
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Must be comfortable with ambiguity, you know how to approach technical web issues
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD)
• Familiarity with SEO, performance optimization and accessibility standards
• Experience with integrations such as Marketo, Intercom, Google Tag Manager
• Understanding of GDPR, cookie compliance and website privacy practices
• At least Intermediate English to communicate with English-speaking team members

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead web developer and technical consultant for marketing website and our WordPress CMS, collaborating with a team of front-end developers, project managers, designers, and UAT specialists
• Participates in project planning, estimation, and implementation
• Configure and customize our WordPress instance to meet our business needs and adhere to best practices for scalability, performance, efficiency, security, and SEO
• Diagnose and fix technical issues, conduct regular updates, and ensure uptime and functionality
• Reviews website performance, identifies areas for improvement, and develops optimization strategies
• Ensure site speed and work with our SEO team to ensure WordPress is configured to meet business needs for site structure, metadata, structured data/markup, and more that help optimize our site for search engines and AI agents
• Ensure website security and review regular assessments for vulnerabilities and data privacy issues provided by our partners

Benefits

• A convenient and flexible work schedule: fully remote work or an office in the city center — the choice is yours
• Competitive compensation and flexible payment terms: we value your qualifications and experience and are ready to reward you accordingly
• Opportunities for professional growth: we provide paid training and workshops, access to a corporate library, and English lessons with a native speaker