WordPress Engineer

Overview Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of experts in Drupal & WordPress. Our clients are mission-driven—we design, build, and support websites that help their missions thrive. We believe the people behind the work matter as much as the work itself, and we are committed to supporting our team's growth, wellbeing, and success. We are excited to welcome a new WordPress Engineer to our team. This position is open to applicants in Canada. The base pay range is provided below, and actual compensation will be based on skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. 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. You will balance independent problem-solving with active team communication, writing clean, well-documented code that adheres to Kanopi\'s best practices and quality standards. Responsibilities 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 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 Compensation & 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. The range is broad but commensurate with experience, aligned with current team members, and may shift depending on geographic location. This is a 100% remote role, but you must live and be able to work in Canada. What to Do Next We\'re looking for candidates who think this post was written for them. Use the Apply for this Job button, fill out all required fields on the Application page, and upload a resume and cover letter (including your answer to the specified question). Cover letter note: Please include your answer to: What\'s your favorite piece of technology, and why? What to Expect After You Apply Our process typically includes application review, short questions, interviews with team members, and 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. 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. 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. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. It may be modified by Kanopi Studios to comply with applicable laws. Workable AI features may be used for application review with human oversight. No agencies, recruiters or overseas applicants. For consideration, applicants must live in the US or Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr