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Lead /CTO WordPress Web Developer

CityMalinovo, Bratislava

FormFull-time

Salaryfrom 3500 €

TypeInvoice

Updated17.10.2025

We’re looking for a Lead / CTO-level WordPress Developer to drive the technical vision, architecture, and development quality of our growing web studio.

You’ll lead and build the development team in delivering high-performance, scalable, and maintainable WordPress solutions for clients across Europe and beyond. This includes everything from custom theme and plugin development to Elementor-based builds that balance speed, design fidelity, and flexibility.

As our lead developer, you’ll set coding standards, design technical workflows, and ensure our projects meet top-level performance, accessibility, and security benchmarks. You’ll work closely with designers, project managers, and clients to translate business goals into clean, efficient code.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all WordPress development projects from concept to delivery.
  • Architect and maintain custom themes, plugins, and Elementor widgets.
  • Review code, establish best practices, and mentor junior developers.
  • Research and implement new technologies, tools, and processes to optimize performance and scalability.
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to shape the studio’s technical direction and development standards.
  • Ensure all projects follow high standards in performance (Lighthouse/Core Web Vitals), security, SEO, and maintainability.
  • Participate in project planning, estimates, and technical documentation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in WordPress development.
  • Deep understanding of PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Proven experience with Elementor, ACF, custom post types, and Gutenberg/FSE.
  • Will to build and lead internal development team
  • Strong experience building and maintaining custom themes and plugins.
  • Understanding of REST API, WP CLI, Git, and modern development workflows.
  • Experience integrating headless WordPress or modern JS frameworks (React, Next.js).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment processes.
  • Solid grasp of website optimization, caching, and hosting environments (SiteGround, Kinsta, WP Engine, etc.).
  • Ability to take ownership, lead technical decisions, and manage multiple projects.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).

We offer

  • Equity/ESOP opportunities: Become a part of the company’s long-term growth and share in its success.
  • Leadership track: Clear path to grow into a CTO or Technical Director role as the company expands.
  • Performance bonuses: Rewarded for delivering high-quality work, mentoring the team, and improving delivery processes.
  • Flexible working setup: Hybrid or remote-first model with core collaboration hours and full autonomy in managing your time.
  • Creative freedom: Influence how we design and build websites — from technical stack decisions to workflow improvements.
  • Tech & education budget: Yearly budget for courses, conferences, and personal learning tools.
  • International exposure: Work with clients across EU, UK, and US markets.
  • Team retreats & meetups: In-person gatherings to connect, align, and celebrate milestones.
  • Balanced work culture: We value reliability and results — not endless meetings or overtime.

About company

We create business websites that drive business growth. 🚀

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