WordPress Engineer

Base Pay Range CA$66,100.00/yr - CA$81,439.00/yr About the Role As a WordPress Engineer at Kanopi Studios, you will build, maintain, and enhance WordPress websites that help our clients achieve their goals. You will collaborate closely with project managers, technical leads, designers, and other engineers to deliver performant, secure, and accessible digital experiences. Key Responsibilities Develop and support a wide variety of custom WordPress sites. Build themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks (React/ACF). Create templates and patterns that support Full Site Editing (FSE). Write clean, maintainable, and performant PHP, JavaScript (React), and CSS/Sass. Manage site configuration, updates, and technical support tickets. Triage and debug unfamiliar WordPress sites quickly and effectively. Use modern workflows such as Git flow, Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines to manage deployments. Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to shared Kanopi libraries and documentation. Collaborate on technical design of new features and integrations. Communicate proactively and collaborate on problem‑solving while maintaining a supportive, inclusive work style. Effectively prioritize tasks across projects and clients while meeting deadlines and quality standards. Requirements 3+ 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. Proficient with React for Gutenberg blocks; experience with Next.js or headless WordPress implementations is a plus. Awareness of performance, security, accessibility (WCAG 2.2), SEO, and basic server administration best practices. Experience with modern development workflows (Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, and multi‑environment setups). Experience working in WordPress VIP, WPEngine, or Pantheon environments. Experience working within a digital agency or multi‑client environment. Familiarity with different project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall). Experience identifying and surfacing potential project risks early. Strong, inclusive, and thoughtful interpersonal and communication skills. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience. Compensation and Work Requirements Full‑time, 100% remote. Salary range CA$66,100 – CA$81,439. Role requires living in Canada or the United States. Benefits We offer a comprehensive range of health, professional development, remote workspace, and other benefits for all full‑time US and Canadian employees. Application Process Use the “Apply for this Job” button located toward the bottom of the page. Fill out all required fields on the application page. Upload a resume and cover letter, answering the question: "What’s your favorite piece of technology, and why?". After application, your resume will be reviewed. If selected, you will receive follow‑up questions, interviews, and ongoing communication. We aim to follow up with every applicant; if you haven’t heard from us, feel free to reach out. EEO Statement Kanopi Studios is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application process, please let us know. We enthusiastically welcome applicants of all backgrounds and strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from other underrepresented communities to apply. Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kanopi Studios by 2×. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function / Industry IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr