Senior Web Development Team Lead

Full time
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Overview

WebMastered.com is seeking a Web Development Team Lead who combines technical mastery with leadership excellence to manage and mentor a team of web developers and designers.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of delivering high-performance websites across WordPressWebflow, and Shopify while driving team performanceprocess optimization, and technical innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and coach a cross-functional team of web developers and designers.

  • Oversee the development, maintenance, and optimization of websites built on WordPress, Shopify, and Webflow.

  • Prepare accurate and detailed website quotations, ensuring proper alignment between client billing, project scope, and manpower allocation.

  • Conduct regular quality assurance (QA) reviews to ensure functionality, design fidelity, SEO readiness, and overall site performance.

  • Step in as a hands-on developer to build or troubleshoot projects when necessary.

  • Conduct daily stand-ups and manage project tracking to remove roadblocks and maintain team momentum.

  • Prepare and deliver Monthly Business Reviews (MBR) with actionable, data-driven insights.

  • Manage escalations, addressing client or technical issues with professionalism and urgency.

  • Monitor and improve team KPIs, including quality, productivity, and attendance.

  • Champion best practices in web development, quality control, and process documentation.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using DMAIC and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) frameworks.

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align web solutions with agency and client objectives.

Technical Skills and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Background working with digital marketing or advertising agencies.

  • 5+ years of hands-on web development experience; 2–4 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

  • Has built at least 3 complex websites to showcase as portfolio

  • Expert proficiency in WordPress (Elementor, WPBakery, DIVI, Oxygen).

  • Strong experience with Webflow CMS development and customization.

  • Solid working knowledge of Shopify (2.0 themes, Liquid programming, app integration).

  • Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AlpineJS, and jQuery.

  • Skilled in backend technologies: WordPress PHP, MySQL, and API integrations (REST/JSON/XML).

  • Expertise in WordPress customization:
     

    • Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

    • Gutenberg block development

    • Custom plugin and component development

    • Gravity Forms

    • Yoast SEO setup
       

  • Solid understanding of WordPress Template Hierarchy and SEO integration fundamentals.

  • Proficiency in modern CSS frameworks: Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, and Foundation.

  • Strong experience in hosting management, domain pointing, DNS configuration, and site migrations.

  • Familiar with SEO best practices, web performance optimization, and Google Analytics setup.

  • Working knowledge of design collaboration tools: Figma and Adobe Photoshop.

  • Experience performing thorough QA audits covering functionality, responsiveness, and SEO health.

  • Strong command of Git version control and familiarity with Agile project management.

  • Bonus Technical Skills:

    • Familiarity with ReactJS, VueJS, NuxtJS, and GSAP.

    • Experience with API integrations, WooCommerce, HubSpot, Headless CMS, Drupal, and Joomla.

Leadership & Process Management Skills

  • Proven ability to lead web development teams in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

  • Strong mentoring, coaching, and talent development skills.

  • Hands-on experience implementing process improvements using Six Sigma, DMAIC, and RCA.

  • Ability to balance leadership with direct production work when needed.

  • Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.

  • Experience managing projects in a white-label or multi-client environment is preferred.

Why Join Us?

At WebMastered.com, we don’t just build websites — we engineer high-performing digital experiences that drive real business growth.

As a Web Development Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to lead a highly skilled team, contribute to strategic innovation, and make a measurable impact on both client success and agency excellence.

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