Freelance Lead Architekt (all Genders)

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 [http://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. #LI-POST #LI-Remote The salary range for this position is as listed below. Exactly where a prospective employee will be paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, the actual salary ranges for current and former employees who are either currently filling a similar role or did in the past; the candidate’s depth of experience and qualifications; the level of specialization the role requires; budgetary considerations; the market demand for that role and the local market conditions that exist where the employee will be based. For current Huge employees, tenure will also be a consideration. Wage Disclosure $105—$115 USD

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are. Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand. Job Description As the Program Delivery Lead at Jellyfish, you are the delivery heartbeat of the relationship of our largest global client. Your mission is to bridge the gap between ideation and execution and drive delivery excellence and rigor. You will also partner closely with the Creative Collective and AI Studios teams to ensure our creative, social, production and AI generated output are world-class and delivered with precision. This is a high-impact leadership role that demands a blend of creative empathy, delivery & operational rigor. You will navigate the complexity of a global agency, integrating our internal capabilities with the wider Brandtech Group ecosystem to drive efficiency, profitability, and innovation for the relationship. The full salary range for this position is between $130,000-200,000 USD, annually, and final offer is dependent on experience. This is a hybrid position based out of our New York office. We are also considering candidates where our other offices are located (Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Baltimore) but are prioritizing NYC. Responsibilities Delivery and Operational Excellence + Strategic Integration * Process & Workflow: Architect and refine end-to-end creative workflows that ensure "Operational & Delivery Excellence" across strategy, design, production, and language services. * Tech Integration: Drive team adoption of Pencil Pro and other proprietary tools to automate and enhance creative output. * Hub Global Strategy: Ensure the setup and delivery of offshore creative hubs in Mexico and India are most effectively utilized for client outputs, ensuring quality consistency and cultural alignment. * AI Transformation: Support the operational rollout of Gen AI transformation initiatives, ensuring AI tools are seamlessly integrated into the client creative lifecycle. Resource & Financial Stewardship * Utilization & Profitability: Monitor and optimize the efficiency of the project delivery teams for the Global client business. Your goal is to work with the Integrated Producers (IP) to maximize internal utilization while reducing freelance spend for all delivery. * Resource Management: Partner with Capability Leadership, Talent Acquisition and Staffing to ensure the right-level of resources and talent are assigned to each client engagement. Oversee the scoping of projects (developed by IPs) to ensure the right mix of talent on each engagement. * Program Management: Work with IPs to drive the overall schedules & workflow of all client projects/programs centrally to ensure consistency of process across the business, standardized approach to scoping as well as delivery accountability against budget and scope with excellence. * Brandtech+ Connectivity: Act as the conduit for Brandtech Group resources where appropriate for the client business, leveraging group-wide talent (Brandtech+) to meet fluctuating demand. * Finance & Ops: Collaborate with Finance to manage budgets, track margins, and ensure creative projects are delivered profitably. Proactively identify scope/time challenges and assist IP if needed in escalating to client management to determine best path forward Client Operations & Growth * High-Stakes Account Support: Provide dedicated delivery oversight for this account globally * Client Management: Bridge the gap between creative teams and client partners to ensure delivery meets client-specific operational KPIs. * New Opportunities: Work in partnership with account leadership to drive RFPs or new business requests, including the development of delivery assets, as well as help drive the response process Rhythms & Rituals * Support & Facilitation: Facilitate alignment sessions including: * The Week Ahead (EMEA & NA): Syncing regional priorities. * Capability Utilization: Reviewing/manage Billability of resources. * Managing resource allocation for client pitches as well as oversee the overall view of all active Google projects. * Integrations of AI platform tools: Deep-diving into AI-driven approaches and ways of working. * Capability Communication: Work with account leadership to coordinate our ongoing all-hands meetings, to celebrate wins and align on global strategy. Qualifications * 10+ years in delivery leadership within a global digital agency or fast-paced creative tech environment. * The Mindset: You speak "Creative Delivery" and "Operations" fluently. You understand the nuances of strategy, creativity & ideation married to technology and AI adoption and live for a perfectly optimized process to deliver. * AI Fluency: A genuine passion for how Generative AI is changing the creative landscape (experience with Pencil Pro or similar tools is a major plus). * Strong Understanding of Operational Systems: Deep experience building processes, and working within systems such as Salesforce and beyond. * Global Navigation: Proven ability to manage multi-shore teams (specifically India and LATAM) and navigate complex stakeholder maps across HR, Finance. * Account Pedigree: Experience managing the operational demands of Tier-1 global brands such as Google (tech clients a plus) Note: We emphasize skills, expertise and behavioral attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English. Additional Information Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritize your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs 💰Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme and 401k retirement plan. 🏥 Healthcare plans: Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover. 💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours. 👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. If you are unsure if an email with a job offer you have received is genuinely from Jellyfish, or if you suspect any fraudulent activity, please report it to talentacquisition@jellyfish.com.