Kanopi Studios ยท 2 months ago
WordPress Technical Lead
Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of experts in Drupal & WordPress. They are seeking a WordPress Technical Lead to drive technical execution across client projects, mentor developers, and ensure delivery excellence while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Technical SupportWeb DesignWeb Development
Responsibilities
Leading the technical approach on WordPress 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 WordPress 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
Qualification
Required
8+ years of WordPress experience in a professional setting
Comfortable working in support roles and open to doing so
Deep expertise with WordPress 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, GitHub, 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
Preferred
Prior experience working in a remote agency environment
Familiarity with performance optimization, accessibility, and web standards
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive range of health, professional, remote workspace, and other fun benefits for all full time US and Canadian employees.
Company
Kanopi Studios
Kanopi Studios offers web design, web development, and technical support services.
Funding
Current Stage
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