WordPress Architect

Be our in-house technical expert! Evolving Web has an opening for a WordPress Architect. You'll work closely with our developers, designers, project managers and clients to create beautiful and quality websites and apps that improve organizations and communities.

Evolving Web specializes in creating accessible, high-impact web design and development solutions that help organizations connect with their audiences effectively. You'll work closely with our development team of around 40 people, alongside designers, project managers, and clients to create beautiful and quality websites and apps that improve organizations and communities. 

If you have 5+ years of WordPress development, as well as experience as a technical leader, and want to join a rapidly growing team, we want to hear from you!

Here’s what we will expect from you on a day-to-day basis

• Work with a team of developers, designers, and project managers
• Scope and architect technical solutions with internal and client teams
• Create documentation for internal use, as well as for clients, 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 (with project managers)

What kind of skill set do you need to be successful in your role within the Evolving community

• More than 5 years of WordPress development experience, as well as technical leadership experience
• Modern WordPress expertise - the block editor and block themes. If you’re primarily experienced with third-party page builders or custom field plugins, this role may not be for you.
• Experience with enterprise-level projects
• Experience architecting large-scale solutions according to technical requirements
• Ability to maintain a high-level view of projects and use your understanding of contexts, the scope, and development tasks to successfully deliver solutions
• Actively involved in the WordPress community; core contributions, plugin developer,  documentation, contributing at WordCamps/Meetups, etc.
• Curious and keeping up-to-date with the latest changes in the ecosystem, especially the Gutenberg project, and willingness to actively share.
• Pose a wide range of technical experience, such as (but not necessarily all of) the following: a deep knowledge of core web technologies (HTTP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, caching layers, SQL), NPM, Webpack, Docker, DevOps, Gitlab CI/CD, managed hosts such as Pantheon or WP VIP
• Expertise in performance optimization techniques, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, and architecting highly scalable WordPress solutions for enterprise-level traffic and data
• Knowledge of security best practices in web application development, particularly within WordPress, and experience in designing secure architectural solutions
• Experience in defining and leading quality assurance processes, including automated testing strategies and test-driven development (TDD), is a plus.
• Proven experience working with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams on pre-sales scoping and project estimation, and to define and refine the best solutions
• Ability to prepare and conduct technical workshops to refine the scope of projects
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work on different projects concurrently
• Ability to train technical and non-technical teams on solutions
• Ability to create and present reports that communicate the details of a solution
• Can do PHP development when necessary; Experience in Drupal development is a bonus.
• Experience with advising and managing teams of developers and designers to achieve measurable results
• Experience using project management tools like Redmine or JIRA
• Strong communication skills in both French and English. However, if you feel that this position is for you and you're not strong in both languages, go ahead and apply

What kind of person usually gets along easily with us

• Collaborative and open to feedback
• Love sharing what you know
• Organized and able to work on several projects concurrently
• Creative, curious, and proactive at problem-solving
• Not afraid of learning new tools and taking on new responsibilities

Remote applications are welcome but the applicant must be

• Available during Montreal working hours
• Use tools such as Slack to stay engaged with your team and contribute to the company culture
• Have exceptional self-management and proactive communication skills

What we offer

• Impact - Work on projects for prestigious organizations that impact the lives of ten of thousands of users every day
• Challenge - Opportunity to take ownership of projects with a high level of creative and technical complexity
• Learning & Growth - A collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and mentorship
• Culture - A company with a team from around the works that feels like a family
• Flexible hybrid - For candidates based in Montreal and its suburbs, this role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week

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