Kanopi Studios is hiring a remote WordPress Technical Lead (Senior Engineer II) to drive technical execution across client projects. This role combines hands-on development with team leadership and strategic planning. You’ll shape architectural decisions, mentor developers, and ensure delivery excellence while working directly with clients and internal stakeholders.
What You'll Do
- Lead the technical approach on WordPress projects and ensure development aligns with client needs.
- Collaborate with UX, design, and PM teams during discovery and planning phases.
- Build and configure WordPress sites using modern development practices.
- Develop native Gutenberg blocks using React and build custom themes and plugins.
- Create HTML templates and patterns optimized for full-site editing.
- Provide architectural guidance and mentoring to team members.
- Write and review code and technical documentation.
- Lead code peer reviews and encourage team best practices.
- Meet directly with clients to clarify requirements and discuss technical challenges.
- Manage the technical team's workload and offer continuity across project phases.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of WordPress experience in a professional setting.
- Deep expertise with WordPress architecture and custom development (themes, plugins, full-site editing, Gutenberg blocks).
- Proficient in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), CPTs, taxonomies, and REST API integration.
- Strong understanding of full-site editing (FSE), templates, and block patterns.
- Skilled in JavaScript and React (Next.js a plus), 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 work 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 issues.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience working in a remote agency environment.
- Familiarity with performance optimization, accessibility, and web standards.
Technical Stack
- WordPress, React, JavaScript, Next.js, PHP, SQL
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), REST API
- CLI, GitHub, Docker
Team & Environment
You’ll join a fully distributed team and report to the WordPress Engineering Manager.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $92,050 - $111,900.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates based in the US and Canada.
At Kanopi, we know that a diverse team makes us stronger, more creative, and more effective. We enthusiastically welcome applicants of all backgrounds.
