WordPress Technical Lead; US & Canada - Remote

Word Press Technical Lead (US & Canada - Remote)

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$92,050.00/yr - $/yr

This position is open to applicants in the US and Canada.

Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of experts in Drupal & Word Press. 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 is why we are deeply committed to supporting our team’s growth, well‑being, and success.

When our people thrive, our clients do too — and together, we build a web that works better for everyone.

Kanopi Studios is seeking a Word Press Technical Lead (aka Senior Engineer II) to join our collaborative, fun, and fully distributed team. In this leadership role, you will drive technical execution across client projects, mentor developers, shape architectural decisions, and ensure delivery excellence—all while building alongside a talented team. This position reports to our Word Press Engineering Manager.

As a Word Press Technical Lead, you will combine hands‑on development with team leadership and strategic planning. You will work directly with clients, project managers, and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and guide the project team toward successful outcomes. You will be responsible for estimating, architecting, coding, and mentoring—all while helping uphold Kanopi’s high standards of quality, collaboration, and inclusion.

• Lead the technical approach on Word Press projects and ensure development is on track and aligned with client needs.
• Collaborate with UX, design, and PM teams during discovery and planning phases.
• Build and configure Word Press sites using modern development practices.
• Develop native Gutenberg blocks using React and build custom themes and plugins.
• Create HTML templates and patterns optimized for full‑site editing.
• Provide architectural guidance and mentoring to team members.
• Write and review code and technical documentation.
• Lead code peer reviews and encourage team best practices.
• Meet directly with clients to clarify requirements and discuss technical challenges and solutions.
• Manage the technical team’s workload and ensure continuity across project phases.

• 8+ years of Word Press experience in a professional setting.
• Comfortable working in support roles and open to doing so.
• Deep expertise with Word Press architecture and custom development: themes, plugins, full‑site editing, Gutenberg blocks.
• Proficient in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), CPTs, taxonomies, and integrating with the REST API.
• Strong understanding of full‑site editing (FSE), templates, and block patterns.
• Skilled in JavaScript and React (Next.js a plus), with solid PHP and SQL experience.
• Familiar with development tools and workflows: CLI, Git Hub, Docker, multi‑environment deployment.
• Deep understanding of modern web standards and technologies.
• Strong writing and documentation skills, with experience creating technical specs and process documentation.
• Experience mentoring or leading developers and managing distributed teams.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and keep development aligned with timelines and scope.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Regularly communicate with the team about task estimates, progress, and potential issues.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

• Prior experience working in a remote agency environment.
• Familiarity with performance optimization, accessibility, and web standards.

This is a full‑time, 100% remote position. Salary range: $92,050 – $111,900, commensurate with experience. Must live and work in the US or Canada.

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 on our careers page.

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