Manager, Web Engineering, MSNBC

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Manager / Technical Lead to oversee the development and evolution of our high-traffic web platforms, powered by WordPress VIP. This role combines strong technical skills with team leadership and architectural oversight. You will lead a team of engineers focused on delivering performant, secure, and scalable web experiences while closely collaborating with cross-functional teams in product, design, editorial, and infrastructure. You’ll help set technical direction, contribute directly to the codebase, and shape the long-term maturity of our CMS and front-end systems. The ideal candidate has deep experience with WordPress in enterprise environments and is passionate about building world-class publishing platforms. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Define platform architecture and evolve best practices around WordPress development and web application performance Drive architectural decisions that ensure scalable, secure, and reliable systems Lead technical spikes, proof-of-concepts, and evaluation of emerging technologies and tools Provide hands-on guidance in WordPress theme and plugin development, system integration, and code standards Team Guidance & Mentorship Manage, coach, and grow a team of engineers—fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence Conduct regular code and design reviews, delivering thoughtful and actionable feedback Collaborate with product managers, designers, and editorial leads to ensure alignment across initiatives Champion team learning through design presentations, knowledge-sharing, and internal documentation Hands-On Contribution Remain actively involved in development, contributing to the codebase and setting the bar for quality and maintainability Build and maintain custom WordPress components and support integration with third-party platforms Collaborate on front-end architecture to support responsive, modular, and high-performance UIs Planning & Operations Partner with leadership on roadmap planning and long-term platform goals Monitor site health, performance, and availability using observability tools Support incident response and resolution for production issues when escalated Drive process improvements across the development cycle, from deployment to QA