Web Development Lead

This is a remote position.

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Manager of Web Development to lead a team responsible for building and maintaining web and application solutions that support a global digital presence. This is a hands-on leadership role within a collaborative environment made up of developers, designers, and technical specialists focused on delivering high-impact digital products.

This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to contribute to large-scale web initiatives, oversee modern development practices, and help shape how users interact with digital platforms worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of web developers, contractors, and external partners
  
• Assess team members’ technical strengths, communication styles, and career goals to optimize performance and collaboration
  
• Allocate resources across projects based on skillsets, timelines, and overall team capacity
  
• Oversee daily support requests, ensuring timely and accurate completion
  
• Coordinate work with external vendors, including scoping, prioritization, and testing
  
• Partner with developers to define project scope, timelines, and technical requirements
  
• Support project planning to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and best practices
  
• Manage hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and professional development for team members
  
• Facilitate regular one-on-one and team meetings
  
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across team processes, tools, and output
  
• Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
• Establish and maintain development standards, documentation, and operating procedures
  
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices
  
• Research and introduce new technologies and solutions to enhance systems and processes
  
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams on hosting, deployments, and system maintenance
  
• Ensure ongoing maintenance of web platforms and integrated systems
  
• Act as an escalation point for critical technical issues, including occasional after-hours needs
  
• Prepare regular reporting on team output and project status
  
• Assist with software/vendor selection and contract review processes
  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
  
• 3+ years of experience in web development or related technical roles
  
• 2+ years of direct leadership or team management experience
  
• Strong experience with web technologies such as WordPress, PHP, JavaScript frameworks, REST APIs, and CDNs
  
• Experience with cloud-based environments and modern deployment practices (e.g., Azure, Docker, CI/CD pipelines)
  
• Familiarity with monitoring, infrastructure, or provisioning tools is preferred
  
• Exposure to analytics platforms, CRM systems, and third-party integrations is a plus
  
• Understanding of accessibility, performance optimization, and responsive design best practices
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical abilities
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  
• Willingness to occasionally travel, as needed