Kanopi Studios ยท 3 weeks ago
WordPress Technical Lead (US & Canada - Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$92K/yr - $112K/yr
8+ years expKanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency seeking a WordPress Technical Lead to join their fully distributed team. In this leadership role, you'll drive technical execution across client projects, mentor developers, and ensure delivery excellence while building alongside a talented team.
Technical SupportWeb DesignWeb Development
No H1B
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
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
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
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.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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