WordPress Engineer

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 experts in Drupal & WordPress . We build, design, and support mission-driven web sites that help clients thrive. We prioritize our people’s growth, wellbeing, and success—when they succeed, our clients succeed. About The Role As a WordPress Engineer at Kanopi Studios, you will build, maintain, and enhance WordPress sites to help clients achieve their goals. You’ll collaborate 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 aligns with Kanopi’s best practices. Typical 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 the 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 & Work Requirements This is a full‑time, 100% remote position. The starting salary will be within the range of CA$66,100.00 – CA$81,439.00, commensurate with experience, and may shift slightly depending on geographic location. Applicants 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 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, 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. 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. How to Apply Use the Apply for this Job button at the bottom of the page. Fill out all required fields on the application page. Upload a resume and cover letter, including your answer to: What’s your favorite piece of technology, and why? Application Process Application review. Initial questions (if required). Interviews with team members. Ongoing communication: we aim to follow up with every applicant. 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. 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 applicable 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr