IT Lead - Website Developer

Job Description Position: IT Lead- Website Developer Type: Full-Time position Location: Remote Reporting To: Head of IT Role Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Website Developer with Hosting Expertise to take ownership of our public-facing web presence. This role is responsible for the entire lifecycle of our corporate and customer-facing websites, including design, development, security, performance optimization, and reliable hosting management. The ideal candidate is a proficient full-stack web developer who can bridge the gap between application development and server infrastructure management.

Key responsibilities for the role: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of secure, high-performance websites (primarily WordPress). Write clean, efficient code for custom themes and plugins using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Manage and optimize the website's data layer, focusing on MySQL/SQL database performance Oversee all CMS administration, including updates, migrations, testing, and troubleshooting Implement and enforce robust security protocols for both the web application and hosting infrastructure Manage Linux server administration and web servers for hosting Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of combined experience in web development and web server administrator Expert-level proficiency with WordPress CMS (custom theme/plugin development, core architect Proven experience with Linux server administration and web server Preferred Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field. Professional certifications in Web Developer.

A recognized WordPress Certified Developer credential will be strongly preferred.