WordPress Engineer (Canada - Remote)

Base pay range

CA$66,100.00 / yr - CA$81,439.00 / yr

About The Role

As a WordPress Engineer at Kanopi Studios, you will build, maintain, and enhance WordPress websites that help our clients achieve their goals. You will collaborate closely with project managers, technical leads, designers, and other engineers to deliver performant, secure, and accessible digital experiences. You’ll balance independent problem‑solving with active team communication, writing clean, well‑documented code that adheres to Kanopi's best practices and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a wide variety of custom WordPress sites
• Build themes, plugins, and Gutenberg (React / ACF) blocks
• Create templates and patterns that support Full Site Editing (FSE)
• Write clean, maintainable, and performant PHP, JavaScript (React), and CSS / Sass
• Manage site configuration, updates, and technical support tickets
• Triage and debug unfamiliar WordPress sites quickly and effectively
• Use modern workflows such as Git flow, Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, and CI / CD pipelines to manage deployments
• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to shared Kanopi libraries and documentation
• Collaborate on technical design of new features and integrations
• Communicate proactively and collaborate on problem‑solving while maintaining a supportive, inclusive work style
• Effectively prioritize tasks across projects and clients while meeting deadlines and quality standards

Requirements

Compensation and Work Requirements

This is a full‑time, remote position. The starting salary for this role will fall within the range of CA$66,100.00 - CA$81,439.00. The role is open to applicants living and able to work in the US or Canada.

What to Expect After You Apply

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

Benefits

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

Legal and EEO Statements

Kanopi Studios is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

No agencies, recruiters, or overseas applicants are considered. Applicants must live in the US or Canada.

We use Workable’s AI features to support application review with human oversight in compliance with U.S. and Canadian employment and privacy laws.

Application Instructions

Use the “Apply for this Job” button located toward the bottom of the page. Fill out all required fields, upload a resume and cover letter (including your answer to the question : “What’s your favorite piece of technology, and why?”).

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