WordPress Engineer

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Kanopi Studios. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeCA$66,100.00/yr - CA$81,439.00/yrThis position is open to applicants in Canada.Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of people who are experts in Drupal & WordPress. Our clients are mission-driven — and so are we. We design, build, and support websites that help their missions thrive.We believe the people behind the work matter just as much as the work itself. That's why we're deeply committed to supporting our team's growth, wellbeing, and success. When our people thrive, our clients do too — and together, we build a web that works better for everyone.About The RoleAs 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. You'll balance independent problem‑solving with active team communication, writing 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 RequirementsFull‑time position. The starting salary for this role will fall within the range of CA$66,100.00 - CA$81,439.00. The range is broad, but it is commensurate with experience, aligned with current members of our team with similar experience, and may shift a bit depending on your geographic location. 100% remote role, but you must live and be able to work in the US or Canada.BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive range of health, professional, remote workspace, and other fun benefits for all full‑time US and Canadian employees. For more information, see the benefits section of our careers page.Application ProcessUse the “Apply for this Job” button located toward the bottom of the pageFill out all required fields on the Application pagePlease upload a resume and cover letter (including your answer to the question below)We’d love to hear what makes you a great fit for this role — and be sure to include your answer to this question: What’s your favorite piece of technology, and why?Application review: We'll take time to carefully review your applicationInitial questions: If we'd like to learn more, we'll send a short set of questions to get to know you betterInterviews: You'll meet with several team members to chat about the role and your experienceOngoing communication: We aim to follow up with every applicant. If you haven't heard from us, feel free to reach out – we're happy to connectWe are inclusiveAt Kanopi, we know that a diverse team makes us stronger, more creative, and more effective. We enthusiastically welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and we strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from other underrepresented communities to apply.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 and we will work with you to meet your needs.No agencies, recruiters or overseas applicants (for consideration, applicants must live in the US or Canada).Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionIT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr