Build, maintain, and enhance WordPress sites that help mission-driven organizations thrive. Kanopi Studios is seeking a WordPress Engineer with agency experience to deliver secure, accessible, and performant websites for clients across industries.
About Kanopi Studios
Kanopi is a fully distributed design, development, and support agency specializing in WordPress and Drupal. We partner with clients who are making a difference, building websites that amplify their impact. Our people matter as much as our work, which is why we invest deeply in team wellbeing, growth, and success.
Schedule
- Full-time, remote (Canada only)
- Flexible work arrangements with a supportive, distributed team
What You’ll Do
- Build and support a variety of custom WordPress sites, including themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks (React/ACF)
- Create templates and patterns for Full Site Editing (FSE) and manage site configuration and updates
- Write clean, maintainable PHP, JavaScript (React), and CSS/Sass code
- Debug and triage unfamiliar WordPress sites efficiently
- Use modern workflows (Git flow, Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD) for deployments
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, and engineers on technical solutions
- Participate in peer reviews and contribute to shared libraries and documentation
What You Need
- 3+ years of professional WordPress development experience
- Strong knowledge of WordPress architecture, REST API, hooks/filters, CPTs, and FSE concepts
- Proficiency with React for Gutenberg blocks; Next.js/headless experience a plus
- Familiarity with accessibility (WCAG 2.2), SEO, performance, and security best practices
- Experience with modern development workflows and environments (VIP, Pantheon, WPEngine)
- Prior experience in a digital agency or multi-client environment
- Inclusive communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $66,100 – $81,439 CAD (commensurate with experience and location)
- Comprehensive health and professional benefits for Canadian employees
- Remote workspace support and flexible schedules
- Growth opportunities, ongoing training, and inclusive culture
Bring your skills to a team that values people as much as performance.
Take the next step in your career with Kanopi Studios.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…