Technical Lead - WordPress Performance Optimization
About Blaze Commerce
We're WordPress performance specialists who help WooCommerce stores achieve sub-second load times through native optimization. Our clients see 20-40% conversion improvements without the complexity of headless architecture. We leverage performance optimization and extensive UX research to deliver measurable revenue growth for WooCommerce store clients around the world.
Based in Melbourne, Australia with a distributed team across Southeast Asia, we're looking for a Technical Lead to drive engineering excellence across our growing portfolio of client sites.
The Role
Lead a team of 6-8 WordPress developers while ensuring flawless technical delivery across performance optimization projects, development services, and ongoing maintenance for 50+ WooCommerce stores. We're process-driven and committed to maintaining 5-star client satisfaction - you'll follow, refine, and improve our established workflows based on project retrospectives, team feedback, and customer feedback.
Core Responsibilities
Technical Leadership (40%)
Own performance optimization strategies across the full WordPress stack
Establish and enforce coding standards for WordPress development
Technical architecture decisions for complex WooCommerce implementations
Core Web Vitals optimization and monitoring
Team Management (30%)
Direct management of 6-8 WordPress developers
Daily standups, sprint planning, and resource allocation
Code reviews and quality assurance processes
Mentoring and skill development for team members
Client Delivery (20%)
Technical scoping for performance optimization projects
Solution architecture for WooCommerce customizations
Production issue troubleshooting and resolution
Client communication on technical matters
Innovation & Process (10%)
Review and improve existing development processes based on retrospectives
Optimize workflows and deployment procedures
Research and implement new performance techniques
Documentation standards and knowledge sharing
Technical hiring and onboarding processes
Requirements
Essential Technical Skills
8+ years of WordPress development experience
4+ years working specifically with WooCommerce
Expert-level PHP and MySQL optimization
Deep knowledge of WordPress performance optimization:
Database query optimization
Object caching (Redis, Memcached)
CDN implementation and configuration
Full Site Editing and block development
Core Web Vitals optimization
Strong experience with WordPress hosting environments (we primarily use Kinsta)
Proven track record of achieving sub-2-second load times on complex WooCommerce sites
Leadership Requirements
2+ years managing development teams (minimum 4 developers)
Experience delivering multiple concurrent client projects
Strong project planning and estimation skills
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Beneficial Skills
React/JavaScript knowledge (for occasional legacy headless site support)
Experience with performance monitoring tools (GTmetrix, PageSpeed Insights, WebPageTest)
WooCommerce plugin development
Systems integration experience (ERPs, CRMs, inventory management)
DevOps and CI/CD pipeline setup
What You'll Work On
Performance Optimization Projects (60%)
Optimize existing WooCommerce stores for speed and conversions
Implement caching strategies and CDN configurations
Database optimization and query refinement
Core Web Vitals improvements
Development Services (25%)
Custom plugin development for client requirements
WooCommerce customizations and integrations
Payment gateway implementations
Third-party system integrations
Maintenance & Support (15%)
Oversee hosting and maintenance for 50+ sites
WordPress core, plugin, and theme updates
Security monitoring and hardening
Emergency support and troubleshooting
What We Offer
Salary: PHP 200,000-220,000 per month (based on experience)
Profit sharing - participate in our quarterly profit share program
100% remote - work from anywhere in the Philippines
Flexible hours - output-focused environment
Growth opportunity - direct path to CTO as we scale
Strategic involvement - direct access to CEO and business decisions
Stable client base - recurring revenue from established clients
Learning budget - for courses, tools, and certifications
Our Hiring Process
We move fast. Strong candidates hear from us within 48 hours, and our streamlined interview process takes 7-10 days total.
Required Application Materials
Resume highlighting WordPress/WooCommerce experience
GitHub profile or code samples
Brief case study of a site you optimized (before/after metrics)
Current salary expectations
Why This Role Matters
Every second of load time costs our clients thousands in lost revenue. You'll directly impact the success of 50+ ecommerce businesses while leading a team that's obsessed with performance. If you believe WordPress can be just as fast as any modern stack and want to prove it every day, this role is for you.
Blaze Commerce is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team.
No recruiters please - direct applications only.
Apply Now
We're WordPress performance specialists who help WooCommerce stores achieve sub-second load times through native optimization. Our clients see 20-40% conversion improvements without the complexity of headless architecture. We leverage performance optimization and extensive UX research to deliver measurable revenue growth for WooCommerce store clients around the world.
Based in Melbourne, Australia with a distributed team across Southeast Asia, we're looking for a Technical Lead to drive engineering excellence across our growing portfolio of client sites.
The Role
Lead a team of 6-8 WordPress developers while ensuring flawless technical delivery across performance optimization projects, development services, and ongoing maintenance for 50+ WooCommerce stores. We're process-driven and committed to maintaining 5-star client satisfaction - you'll follow, refine, and improve our established workflows based on project retrospectives, team feedback, and customer feedback.
Core Responsibilities
Technical Leadership (40%)
Own performance optimization strategies across the full WordPress stack
Establish and enforce coding standards for WordPress development
Technical architecture decisions for complex WooCommerce implementations
Core Web Vitals optimization and monitoring
Team Management (30%)
Direct management of 6-8 WordPress developers
Daily standups, sprint planning, and resource allocation
Code reviews and quality assurance processes
Mentoring and skill development for team members
Client Delivery (20%)
Technical scoping for performance optimization projects
Solution architecture for WooCommerce customizations
Production issue troubleshooting and resolution
Client communication on technical matters
Innovation & Process (10%)
Review and improve existing development processes based on retrospectives
Optimize workflows and deployment procedures
Research and implement new performance techniques
Documentation standards and knowledge sharing
Technical hiring and onboarding processes
Requirements
Essential Technical Skills
8+ years of WordPress development experience
4+ years working specifically with WooCommerce
Expert-level PHP and MySQL optimization
Deep knowledge of WordPress performance optimization:
Database query optimization
Object caching (Redis, Memcached)
CDN implementation and configuration
Full Site Editing and block development
Core Web Vitals optimization
Strong experience with WordPress hosting environments (we primarily use Kinsta)
Proven track record of achieving sub-2-second load times on complex WooCommerce sites
Leadership Requirements
2+ years managing development teams (minimum 4 developers)
Experience delivering multiple concurrent client projects
Strong project planning and estimation skills
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Beneficial Skills
React/JavaScript knowledge (for occasional legacy headless site support)
Experience with performance monitoring tools (GTmetrix, PageSpeed Insights, WebPageTest)
WooCommerce plugin development
Systems integration experience (ERPs, CRMs, inventory management)
DevOps and CI/CD pipeline setup
What You'll Work On
Performance Optimization Projects (60%)
Optimize existing WooCommerce stores for speed and conversions
Implement caching strategies and CDN configurations
Database optimization and query refinement
Core Web Vitals improvements
Development Services (25%)
Custom plugin development for client requirements
WooCommerce customizations and integrations
Payment gateway implementations
Third-party system integrations
Maintenance & Support (15%)
Oversee hosting and maintenance for 50+ sites
WordPress core, plugin, and theme updates
Security monitoring and hardening
Emergency support and troubleshooting
What We Offer
Salary: PHP 200,000-220,000 per month (based on experience)
Profit sharing - participate in our quarterly profit share program
100% remote - work from anywhere in the Philippines
Flexible hours - output-focused environment
Growth opportunity - direct path to CTO as we scale
Strategic involvement - direct access to CEO and business decisions
Stable client base - recurring revenue from established clients
Learning budget - for courses, tools, and certifications
Our Hiring Process
We move fast. Strong candidates hear from us within 48 hours, and our streamlined interview process takes 7-10 days total.
Required Application Materials
Resume highlighting WordPress/WooCommerce experience
GitHub profile or code samples
Brief case study of a site you optimized (before/after metrics)
Current salary expectations
Why This Role Matters
Every second of load time costs our clients thousands in lost revenue. You'll directly impact the success of 50+ ecommerce businesses while leading a team that's obsessed with performance. If you believe WordPress can be just as fast as any modern stack and want to prove it every day, this role is for you.
Blaze Commerce is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team.
No recruiters please - direct applications only.
Apply Now