Wordpress Architect - Photon - Remote

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. 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. 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.