> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1386741-team-lead-full-stack-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1386741-team-lead-full-stack-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Team Lead - Full Stack Developer - **Company:** Blacksmith Agency - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Gulp.js, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Browser Compatibility, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), CodeIgniter, Code Review, ECMAScript, Laravel, MySQL, Node.Js, Website Builder, WordPress, Stylesheet Language, Grunt (Software), ReactJS, Backend, Git, Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS), Webpack, AngularJS, Figma, Bitbucket, Es2015 - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=842ab6f947e748bd ## About the Role * Experience leading code reviews * Advisor to clients for projects that best meet their bottom line * Experience scoping out complex custom WordPress or ecommerce builds * Expert level skills in HTML, CSS and JavaScript * Expert on backend development with PHP. * Experience working and managing MySQL databases. * Experience building custom WordPress themes/plugins * Complete understanding of the WordPress core software and its functions at the code level * Hands on experience with SASS/SCSS/LESS and Flexbox * Build responsive websites that function perfectly on any device or browser size * Experience with Git/Bitbucket * Ability to execute ADA and SEO best practices * Leverage WP Plugin Advanced Custom Fields * Proactively perform cross-browser compatibility tests and iterate to work through the bugs * Adept at developing custom WP themes from Figma design files * Collaborate with both UX/UI Web Designers and Backend Developers to bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation in order to complete projects, websites, platforms and other web experiences * Optimize application for optimum speed and scalability * Communicate positively and honestly with a strong work ethic and reliability * Excitement to learn new technologies and self-teach when needed * This position does not use existing WordPress templates or page builders (i.e WP Bakery, Divi, Elementor, etc) as all projects are custom and built from scratch Bonus Qualifications: * Experience with SOWs or RFPs or other pre-sales activity * Experience with Angular, React, or other JavaScript frameworks * Experience with vanilla.js, ES6/ES2015, Gutenberg blocks * Experience working with Laravel PHP Framework and other backend technologies like CodeIgniter and NodeJS. * Ability to use a taskrunner (ie: Gulp/Grunt/Webpack) to generate website assets * Develop with a JavaScript compiler (ie: Babel, etc) to generate cross-browser compatible JS code * Testing experience * 3+ years of agency experience ## Related Videos - [Kill Your WordPress. Ship in Minutes. Win the SEO game.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100083-kill-your-wordpress-ship-in-minutes-win-the-seo-game) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – AI, Freelancing, Keeping Up with Tech and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1786-wearedevelopers-live-ai-freelancing-keeping-up-with-tech-and-more) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [10 WordPress Tools for Website Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/458-10-wordpress-tools-for-website-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine) - [Web Development Best Practices: What The Data Tells us](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/84-web-development-best-practices-what-the-data-tells-us) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front)