WordPress Engineer

OverviewKanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of experts in Drupal & WordPress. We design, build, and support websites that help missions thrive. This is a full-time, remote role open to applicants in Canada. The starting salary range is CA$66,100.00/yr – CA$81,439.00/yr, commensurate with experience.As Kanopi continues to grow, we seek a new WordPress Engineer to join our team. You will build, maintain, and enhance WordPress websites, collaborating with project managers, technical leads, designers, and other engineers to deliver performant, secure, and accessible digital experiences. You will write clean, well-documented code that adheres to Kanopi’s best practices and quality standards.ResponsibilitiesDeveloping and supporting a wide variety of custom WordPress sitesBuilding themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks (React/ACF)Creating templates and patterns that support Full Site Editing (FSE)Writing clean, maintainable, and performant PHP, JavaScript (React), and CSS/SassManaging site configuration, updates, and technical support ticketsTriaging and debugging unfamiliar WordPress sites quickly and effectivelyUsing modern workflows such as Git flow, Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines to manage deploymentsParticipating in peer code reviews and contributing to shared Kanopi libraries and documentationCollaborating on technical design of new features and integrationsCommunicating proactively and collaborating on problem-solving while maintaining a supportive, inclusive work styleEffectively prioritizing tasks across projects and clients while meeting deadlines and quality standardsQualifications3+ years of professional WordPress development experience, including custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg block development (ACF)Strong understanding of modern WordPress architecture (CPTs, REST API, taxonomies, hooks/filters) and Full Site Editing (FSE) concepts, including block patterns, templates, and theme.json configurationProficient with React for Gutenberg blocks; experience with Next.js or headless WordPress implementations is a plusAwareness of performance, security, accessibility (WCAG 2.2), SEO, and basic server administration best practicesExperience with modern development workflows (Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, and multi-environment setups)Experience working in WordPress VIP, WPEngine, or Pantheon environmentsExperience working within a digital agency or multi-client environmentFamiliarity with different project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)Experience identifying and surfacing potential project risks earlyStrong, inclusive, and thoughtful interpersonal and communication skillsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experienceCompensation & Work RequirementsThis is a full-time position. The starting salary will fall within the range above and is commensurate with experience, aligned with current team members with similar experience, and may shift depending on geographic location. This is a 100% remote role, but you must live and be able to work in the US or Canada.What to Expect After You ApplyApplication review: We carefully review applicationsInitial questions: A short set of questions may be sent to learn moreInterviews: You’ll meet with several team members to discuss the role and your experienceOngoing communication: We aim to follow up with every applicantWe’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive range of health, professional, remote workspace, and other benefits for all full-time US and Canadian employees. For details, see the benefits section of our careers page.Note: This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not necessarily all duties required. Kanopi Studios may modify job functions in compliance with applicable laws. No agencies, recruiters, or overseas applicants; applicants must live in the US or Canada.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionIT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr