WordPress Engineer

Range provided by Kanopi Studios. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range CA$66,100.00/yr - CA$81,439.00/yr This 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 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. Your typical work week might include: Developing and supporting a wide variety of custom WordPress sites Building 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/Sass Managing site configuration, updates, and technical support tickets Triaging and debugging unfamiliar WordPress sites quickly and effectively Using modern workflows such as Git flow, Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines to manage deployments Participating in peer code reviews and contributing to shared Kanopi libraries and documentation Collaborating on technical design of new features and integrations Communicating proactively and collaborating on problem-solving while maintaining a supportive, inclusive work style Effectively prioritizing tasks across projects and clients while meeting deadlines and quality standards Compensation and work requirements Full-time position. The starting salary for this role will fall within the range of $66,100.00 - $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. This is a 100% remote role, but you must live and be able to work in the US or Canada. 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 (FSE) concepts, including block patterns, templates, and theme.json configuration 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 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 we strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from other underrepresented communities to apply. Next steps If you think this post was written just for you, here's what to do next: 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 (including your answer to the question below) Cover letter question 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 process What to expect after you apply: We want to make sure we're a great fit — for you and for us Here's what our process looks like: Application review: We'll take time to carefully review your application Initial questions: If we'd like to learn more, we'll send a short set of questions to get to know you better Interviews: You'll meet with several team members to chat about the role and your experience Ongoing 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 connect Please note - we try to make an effort to contact every applicant to let you know the status of your application, but we are human, so if you don't hear from us, drop us a line Accommodations 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. AI disclaimer Disclaimer Regarding the Use of AI: In the interest of fostering a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we utilize AI technology to assist in reviewing job applications. This includes anonymizing applications to mitigate potential bias and ensure a more equitable assessment of qualifications. We are committed to the continuous review and revision of our processes to ensure alignment with the fair treatment of applicants in addition to state, provincial, and federal law. Benefits We 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. Hiring policy No agencies, recruiters or overseas applicants (for consideration, applicants must live in the US or Canada). 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