Lead Web Developer for US-Based Team
Budget: $50 – $0 USD
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I AM GOING TO HIRE SOMEONE WHO HAS REAL EXPERIENCE,
______________________________________________________________________________
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We are seeking an experienced, US-based Web Team Lead to oversee the successful delivery of client website projects from kickoff through launch. This role is responsible for leading our internal web development team, coordinating external development partners, and ensuring every website is delivered on time, on budget, and at a high standard of quality. ONLY CANDIDATES THAT CURRENTLY LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
The ideal candidate is both a strong people leader and a highly capable WordPress/Elementor Pro practitioner. While this role is primarily focused on project leadership, resource management, technical oversight, and delivery accountability, the Web Team Lead must also be comfortable jumping into development work when needed to support the team and solve problems.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, enjoys balancing technical execution with operational management, and cares deeply about building excellent digital experiences for clients.
Core ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Website Delivery Management
Lead and manage a small (but growing) team internal web developers
Coordinate and oversee outsourced development partners and freelancers
Participate in project scoping, technical planning, and estimation during pre-sale and kickoff phases
Assign workload, prioritize projects, and manage development capacity across the team
Create actionable development plans that ensure website projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Identify risks, bottlenecks, or resource issues early and proactively solve them
Collaborate closely with Partner Success Managers, project managers, designers, copywriters, and QA specialists
Establish and improve development workflows, QA standards, and delivery processes
Ensure websites meet client expectations, technical requirements, accessibility standards, and SEO best practices
Oversee website launches and post-launch support activities
Hold developers accountable for deadlines, quality standards, and communication expectations
Mentor and coach developers to improve technical skills and efficiency
Technical Leadership
Serve as the senior technical resource for WordPress and Elementor Pro projects
Build or modify pages/templates within Elementor Pro as needed
Troubleshoot development issues and provide technical guidance to the team
Review development work for quality, responsiveness, performance, scalability, and consistency
Maintain best practices for:
WordPress architecture
Elementor implementation
Responsive development
Page speed optimization
Technical SEO
Plugin management
Security and maintenance
Ensure proper use of staging environments, backups, version control, and deployment processes
Vendor & Outsource Management
Manage relationships with external development contractors and partners
Review outsourced work for quality and adherence to agency standards
Work with Operations to determine when to outsource vs. complete work internally
Ensure vendors meet deadlines, communication expectations, and technical requirements
Qualifications
BS in Computer Science or similar area
5+ years of professional web development experience in an agency or fast-paced production environment
2+ years leading or managing development teams
Advanced experience with:
WordPress
Elementor Pro
HTML/CSS
Responsive web development
Strong understanding of:
Technical SEO
Website performance optimization
Accessibility best practices
UX/UI implementation
Experience managing multiple simultaneous website projects
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working with outsourced development teams
Proven ability to balance quality, timelines, and budgets in a client-services environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-location websites
Familiarity with WordPress hosting environments and deployment workflows
Experience with:
WP Engine
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Custom post types
Website migrations
API integrations
Familiarity with project management systems such as Wrike
PHP and JavaScript knowledge
Experience implementing analytics, tracking, and conversion optimization tools
English speaker with spanish fluency would be a plus
What Success Looks Like
Website projects consistently launch on schedule and within budget
Development quality and QA errors decrease significantly
Team utilization and workload balancing improve
Designers, copywriters, and account managers report smoother collaboration
Clients feel confident in the agency’s web delivery process
The development team becomes more scalable, efficient, and accountable
Help scale our agency handle a higher volume of web projects efficiently
Ideal Candidate Traits
Calm under pressure and highly organized
Technically credible with developers, but can easily talk with all stakeholders
Process-minded with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Comfortable making decisions quickly
Team player and solutions-oriented
Able to balance client expectations with internal realities
Share your past work examples with short description in your first line. Thank you.
I AM GOING TO HIRE SOMEONE WHO HAS REAL EXPERIENCE,
______________________________________________________________________________
WITHOUT ACCURATE WORK EXAMPLES, YOUR PROPOSAL WILL BE CLOSED.
We are seeking an experienced, US-based Web Team Lead to oversee the successful delivery of client website projects from kickoff through launch. This role is responsible for leading our internal web development team, coordinating external development partners, and ensuring every website is delivered on time, on budget, and at a high standard of quality. ONLY CANDIDATES THAT CURRENTLY LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
The ideal candidate is both a strong people leader and a highly capable WordPress/Elementor Pro practitioner. While this role is primarily focused on project leadership, resource management, technical oversight, and delivery accountability, the Web Team Lead must also be comfortable jumping into development work when needed to support the team and solve problems.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, enjoys balancing technical execution with operational management, and cares deeply about building excellent digital experiences for clients.
Core ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Website Delivery Management
Lead and manage a small (but growing) team internal web developers
Coordinate and oversee outsourced development partners and freelancers
Participate in project scoping, technical planning, and estimation during pre-sale and kickoff phases
Assign workload, prioritize projects, and manage development capacity across the team
Create actionable development plans that ensure website projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Identify risks, bottlenecks, or resource issues early and proactively solve them
Collaborate closely with Partner Success Managers, project managers, designers, copywriters, and QA specialists
Establish and improve development workflows, QA standards, and delivery processes
Ensure websites meet client expectations, technical requirements, accessibility standards, and SEO best practices
Oversee website launches and post-launch support activities
Hold developers accountable for deadlines, quality standards, and communication expectations
Mentor and coach developers to improve technical skills and efficiency
Technical Leadership
Serve as the senior technical resource for WordPress and Elementor Pro projects
Build or modify pages/templates within Elementor Pro as needed
Troubleshoot development issues and provide technical guidance to the team
Review development work for quality, responsiveness, performance, scalability, and consistency
Maintain best practices for:
WordPress architecture
Elementor implementation
Responsive development
Page speed optimization
Technical SEO
Plugin management
Security and maintenance
Ensure proper use of staging environments, backups, version control, and deployment processes
Vendor & Outsource Management
Manage relationships with external development contractors and partners
Review outsourced work for quality and adherence to agency standards
Work with Operations to determine when to outsource vs. complete work internally
Ensure vendors meet deadlines, communication expectations, and technical requirements
Qualifications
BS in Computer Science or similar area
5+ years of professional web development experience in an agency or fast-paced production environment
2+ years leading or managing development teams
Advanced experience with:
WordPress
Elementor Pro
HTML/CSS
Responsive web development
Strong understanding of:
Technical SEO
Website performance optimization
Accessibility best practices
UX/UI implementation
Experience managing multiple simultaneous website projects
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working with outsourced development teams
Proven ability to balance quality, timelines, and budgets in a client-services environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-location websites
Familiarity with WordPress hosting environments and deployment workflows
Experience with:
WP Engine
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Custom post types
Website migrations
API integrations
Familiarity with project management systems such as Wrike
PHP and JavaScript knowledge
Experience implementing analytics, tracking, and conversion optimization tools
English speaker with spanish fluency would be a plus
What Success Looks Like
Website projects consistently launch on schedule and within budget
Development quality and QA errors decrease significantly
Team utilization and workload balancing improve
Designers, copywriters, and account managers report smoother collaboration
Clients feel confident in the agency’s web delivery process
The development team becomes more scalable, efficient, and accountable
Help scale our agency handle a higher volume of web projects efficiently
Ideal Candidate Traits
Calm under pressure and highly organized
Technically credible with developers, but can easily talk with all stakeholders
Process-minded with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Comfortable making decisions quickly
Team player and solutions-oriented
Able to balance client expectations with internal realities
Share your past work examples with short description in your first line. Thank you.