Kanopi Studios ยท 1 month ago
WordPress Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $81K/yr
3+ years expKanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of experts in Drupal & WordPress. They are seeking a WordPress Engineer to build, maintain, and enhance WordPress websites, collaborating with various team members to deliver secure and accessible digital experiences.
Technical SupportWeb DesignWeb Development
No H1B
Responsibilities
Developing and supporting a wide variety of custom WordPress sites
Building themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks (React/ACF)
Creating templates and patterns that support Full Site Editing (FSE)
Writing clean, maintainable, and performant PHP, JavaScript (React), and CSS/Sass
Managing site configuration, updates, and technical support tickets
Triaging and debugging unfamiliar WordPress sites quickly and effectively
Using modern workflows such as Git flow, Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines to manage deployments
Participating in peer code reviews and contributing to shared Kanopi libraries and documentation
Collaborating on technical design of new features and integrations
Communicating proactively and collaborating on problem-solving while maintaining a supportive, inclusive work style
Effectively prioritizing tasks across projects and clients while meeting deadlines and quality standards
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional WordPress development experience, including custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg block development (ACF)
Strong understanding of modern WordPress architecture (CPTs, REST API, taxonomies, hooks/filters) and Full Site Editing (FSE) concepts, including block patterns, templates, and theme.json configuration
Proficient with React for Gutenberg blocks
Awareness of performance, security, accessibility (WCAG 2.2), SEO, and basic server administration best practices
Experience with modern development workflows (Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, and multi-environment setups)
Experience identifying and surfacing potential project risks early
Strong, inclusive, and thoughtful interpersonal and communication skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
Preferred
Experience with Next.js or headless WordPress implementations is a plus
Experience working in WordPress VIP, WPEngine, or Pantheon environments
Experience working within a digital agency or multi-client environment
Familiarity with different project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
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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