Freelance Technology Lead

Location: This position is remote within the United States.

Technology Lead

About technology

At Huge, it’s not only about depth in technology, but ongoing incubation and experimentation as to how to apply technology. Every technologist at Huge helps bring ideas to reality.

Important considerations

This is a freelance contract with the potential for future opportunities based on business needs.

• Start Date: August 3, 2026
• End Date: August 21, 2026
• Total Hours: 120
• Location: LATAM, Canada, or the USA
• Equipment: You will use your own computer and equipment.
• US Engagement Type: W2 or 1099 (C2C is not supported).

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Technology Lead with deep expertise in WordPress to support a critical security remediation initiative. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with WordPress architecture, platform upgrades, and vulnerability remediation, along with the ability to lead technical decisions and execute security best practices across enterprise WordPress environments.

This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can independently assess risks, resolve critical security issues, and provide recommendations to strengthen the platform's long-term stability and security.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the technical strategy for WordPress security remediation and platform maintenance.
• Upgrade and maintain WordPress core, themes, and plugins while ensuring platform stability.
• Identify, investigate, and remediate vulnerabilities discovered through security assessments and scanning tools.
• Resolve critical and high-priority security issues across WordPress environments.
• Review existing architecture and recommend improvements to enhance security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot complex WordPress issues and provide effective long-term solutions.
• Document remediation activities, technical findings, and future security recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate technical risks, priorities, and implementation plans.
• Ensure all work follows WordPress security best practices and industry standards.

What we would like to see

• Extensive experience with WordPress, including core architecture, customization, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience upgrading and maintaining secure WordPress environments.
• Proven experience remediating vulnerabilities identified through security scans.
• Deep knowledge of WordPress core, themes, third-party plugins, and their security implications.
• Experience resolving critical and high-priority production security issues.
• Ability to lead technical decisions and define architectural solutions.
• Senior-level experience as a Technology Lead, WordPress Architect, or Senior WordPress Engineer.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Professional English proficiency with the ability to collaborate effectively in global teams.

Core Technical Stack

WordPress, PHP, WordPress Core, Themes, Plugins, Security Remediation, Vulnerability Management, WordPress Architecture, Website Security, Technical Documentation.

This role is currently not available for hire or work in New Mexico, and Hawaii, USA.

About Huge

Huge is a design and technology company. We create products and experiences that grow the world’s most ambitious brands. We do this by designing experiences for people, not users, and uncovering new sources of growth by leveraging our creative talent, our proprietary platform LIVE and unlocking the advantages brought to us by emerging technologies. We believe all experiences should be intelligent, shoppable and unique to every brand.

Huge’s nearly 1,000 thinkers, tinkerers, makers and creators, have been problem-solving across North America, Europe, and Latin America for over 25 years. Interested? You’ll find more information at www.hugeinc.com.

Huge is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you’re parenting the next generation of innovators, we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

Huge is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Workers shall not be required to pay employers’ or agents’ recruitment fees or other related fees for their employment. If any such fees are found to have been paid by workers, such fees shall be repaid to the worker.

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