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WordPress Technical Lead CAD - Remote
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Word Press Technical Lead - (CAD - Remote)
Base pay range
CA $92,050.00/yr - CA$/yr
About Our Company
Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of experts in Drupal and Word Press. Our clients are mission-driven, and 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.
About the Role
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 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'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.
Responsibilities
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
Compensation and Work Requirements
This is a full‑time position. The salary range for this position is CA $92,050.00 – CA$. The range is broad and commensurate with experience; it may shift slightly 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.
Who We're Looking For
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 Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
Nice-to-Haves
Prior experience working in a remote agency environment
Familiarity with performance optimization, accessibility, and web standards
Inclusive Recruitment Statement
At Kanopi, we know that a diverse team makes us stronger, more creative, and more effective. We…
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