WordPress Engineer Remote

Position: WordPress Engineer Remote)
Word Press Engineer   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 & 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, 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 Word Press Engineer at Kanopi Studios, you will build, maintain, and enhance Word Press 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.
Requirements   Developing and supporting a wide variety of custom Word Press 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 Word Press sites quickly and effectively
Using modern workflows such as Git flow, Composer, Docker, Git Hub 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 & Work Requirements  This is a full-time, 100% remote position. The starting salary for this role will fall within the range of $66,100 - $81,439. This range is broad and commensurate with experience. You must live and be able to work in the US or Canada.
Qualifications   3+ years of professional Word Press development experience, including custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg block development (ACF)
Strong understanding of modern Word Press 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 Word Press 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, Git Hub Actions, CI/CD, and multi-environment setups)
Experience working in Word Press 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
EEO & Inclusive Hiring  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.
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.
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