WordPress Technical Lead; US & Canada - Remote

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

Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of people who are 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’s why we’re 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.

As Kanopi continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome a new Word Press Technical Lead (aka Senior Engineer II) to our team.

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’ll drive technical execution across client projects, mentor developers, shape architectural decisions, and ensure delivery excellence—all while getting to build 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’ll work directly with clients, project managers, and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and guide the project team toward successful outcomes. You’ll be responsible for estimating, architecting, coding, and mentoring—all while helping uphold Kanopi’s high standards of quality, collaboration, and inclusion.

We are looking for candidates who have experience with the following:

• Leading the technical approach on Word Press projects and ensuring development is on track and aligned with client needs.
• Collaborating with UX, design, and PM teams during the discovery and planning phases.
• Building and configuring Word Press sites using modern development practices.
• Developing native Gutenberg blocks using React and building custom themes and plugins.
• Creating HTML templates and patterns optimized for full‑site editing.
• Providing architectural guidance and mentoring to team members.
• Writing and reviewing code and technical documentation.
• Leading code peer reviews and encouraging team best practices.
• Meeting directly with clients to clarify requirements and discuss technical challenges and solutions.
• Managing the technical team's workload and offering continuity across phases of the project lifecycle.

This is a full‑time position. The salary range for this position is $92,050 - $111,900 - 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.

We’re looking for candidates who…

• 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), along with solid PHP and SQL experience.
• Familiar with development tools and workflows like CLI, Git Hub, Docker, and 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, with a collaborative, inclusive approach to problem solving.
• Regularly communicate with your team regarding questions, task estimates, progress, and potential issues.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in…