Technova Global

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Role: Wordpress Architect Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Remote) Job Responsibilities: We are looking for a WordPress Architect to lead the architecture and implementation of high-scale, performance-driven WordPress solutions across multiple brand websites. This role requires deep expertise in WordPress multisite architecture, Gutenberg block-based editing, caching/CDN strategies, and authoring workflows. Key Responsibilities • Architect and lead multisite WordPress platforms optimized for scalability, performance, and maintainability. • Design and implement a modular, reusable theme architecture to support multiple brands under a single multisite umbrella. • Define and optimize performance benchmarks including page load speed, Core Web Vitals, and server response time. • Collaborate with Cloudflare/DevOps teams to resolve cache invalidation issues (e.g., metadata not refreshing) and implement smart caching strategies. • Build and extend Gutenberg blocks to enable intuitive content creation and cross-site publishing. • Integrate WordPress with third-party systems (CRM, analytics, APIs, forms, personalization engines). • Drive the migration of legacy systems into a unified WordPress multisite or headless architecture. • Champion coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, security practices, and deployment workflows. • Work closely with UI/UX, SEO, and content teams to ensure brand consistency and editorial efficiency. Requirements • Expertise in PHP, WordPress Core, custom themes, and plugin development. • Strong experience with WordPress multisite and block editor (Gutenberg) customization. • Deep understanding of performance optimization: object caching, page caching, lazy loading, asset bundling. • Experience solving cache/CDN challenges (e.g., Cloudflare) and implementing cache-busting strategies. • Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and headless WordPress (e.g., Next.js, Gatsby). • Knowledge of hosting platforms like WP Engine, Kinsta, or AWS/CloudFront. • Comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and deployment automation. • Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills. Nice to Have • Experience with Contentful, Strapi, or transitioning from WordPress to headless CMS. • Familiarity with accessibility (WCAG) and SEO best practices at scale. • Experience supporting multi-language or geo-targeted content across regions or brands.