Senior Software Developer for WordPress Projects

This position is open to applicants in the US and Canada.

About Us We are a design, development & support agency with a fully distributed team of people who are experts in Drupal & WordPress.

We design, build, and support websites that help mission-driven organizations 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.

As we continue to grow, we're excited to welcome a new Technical Lead for WordPress Projects (aka Senior Engineer II) to our team.

About the Role We are seeking a Technical Lead for WordPress Projects (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 getting to build alongside a talented team.

This position reports to our WordPress Engineering Manager.

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 our high standards of quality, collaboration, and inclusion.

• 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.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary range commensurate with experience.
• A 100% remote work environment.
• A comprehensive range of health, professional, remote workspace, and other benefits.

We're looking for candidates who...

• Have 8+ years of WordPress experience in a professional setting.
• Are comfortable working in support roles and open to doing so.
• Have deep expertise with WordPress architecture and custom development (themes, plugins, full-site editing, Gutenberg blocks).
• Are proficient in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), CPTs, taxonomies, and integrating with the REST API.
• Have a strong understanding of full-site editing (FSE), templates, and block patterns.
• Are skilled in JavaScript and React (a plus), along with solid PHP and SQL experience.
• Familiar with development tools and workflows like CLI, GitHub, Docker, and multi-environment deployment.
• Have a deep understanding of modern web standards and technologies.
• Are strong writers and documenters, with experience creating technical specs and process documentation.
• Have experience mentoring or leading developers and managing distributed teams.
• Can manage competing priorities and keep development aligned with timelines and scope.
• Excel in 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.
• Hold a 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.

We enthusiastically welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and we strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from other underrepresented communities to apply.

If you think this post was written just for you, here's what to do next:

• Fill out all required fields on the Application page.
• Please upload a resume and cover letter (including your answer to the question below).

About that cover letter… This is VERY important

We'd love to hear what makes you a great fit for this role — and be sure to include your answer to this question: What's your favorite piece of technology, and why?

We want to make sure we're a great fit — for you and for us Here's what our process generally looks like:

• Application review.
• Initial questions.
• Interviews.
• Code Test.
• Ongoing communication.

We aim to follow up with every applicant, but if you haven't heard from us, feel free to reach out — we're happy to connect.

Kanopi Studios is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

We offer a comprehensive range of health, professional, remote workspace, and other fun benefits for all full-time US and Canadian employees.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position.

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