Lead technical execution, mentor developers, and shape the future of mission-driven websites. Kanopi Studios is hiring a WordPress Technical Lead to combine hands-on development with leadership, guiding architectural decisions and ensuring delivery excellence across client projects.
About Kanopi Studios
Kanopi is a fully distributed design, development, and support agency specializing in WordPress and Drupal. We partner with organizations making a difference, building websites that amplify their impact. We believe people matter as much as the work itself, so we prioritize team growth, well-being, and success.
Schedule
- Full-time, remote (US or Canada)
- Flexible, distributed team environment
What You’ll Do
- Lead the technical approach on WordPress projects and ensure development meets client needs
- Architect, build, and configure custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks (React/ACF)
- Provide architectural guidance, mentorship, and code reviews for developers
- Collaborate with UX, design, and project management during discovery and planning
- Write and review code, create technical documentation, and manage workload continuity
- Meet directly with clients to discuss requirements, challenges, and solutions
- Ensure team best practices, accessibility, and performance standards are upheld
What You Need
- 8+ years of professional WordPress development experience
- Expertise in WordPress architecture, CPTs, REST API, taxonomies, and FSE concepts
- Proficiency in React (Next.js a plus), PHP, JavaScript, and SQL
- Familiarity with development workflows: CLI, GitHub, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
- Experience mentoring or leading distributed development teams
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Nice-to-Haves
- Prior agency experience in a remote environment
- Familiarity with performance optimization, accessibility, and web standards
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $92,050 – $121,825 USD (commensurate with experience and location)
- Comprehensive health, professional, and remote workspace benefits for US and Canadian employees
- Flexible schedules, growth opportunities, and inclusive culture
Make a meaningful impact while leading talented engineers in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Take the lead at Kanopi Studios.
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