WordPress Engineer

Base pay range CA$66,100.00/yr - CA$81,439.00/yr Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of 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 are deeply committed to supporting our team's growth, wellbeing, and success. 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. 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. 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 Qualifications 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 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 This is a full‑time position. The starting salary will fall within the range of CA$66,100.00 – CA$81,439.00, commensurate with experience. This is a 100% remote role; you must live and be able to work in the US or Canada. Diversity and Inclusion At Kanopi, we know that a diverse team makes us stronger, more creative, and more effective. We enthusiastically welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from other underrepresented communities to apply. Apply 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 that includes your answer to: “What’s your favorite piece of technology, and why?” Interview Process Application review Initial questions (if needed) Interviews with team members Ongoing communication – we aim to follow up with every applicant Benefits We offer a comprehensive range of health, professional, remote workspace, and other benefits for all full‑time US and Canadian employees. For more information, see the benefits section of our careers page. Legal and Disclaimer This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. It may be modified in accordance with applicable laws. Kanopi Studios is committed to compliance with U.S. and Canadian employment and privacy laws. We use AI features to support application review while ensuring human oversight. #J-18808-Ljbffr