WordPress Technical Lead - (CAD - Remote)

WordPress Technical Lead - (CAD - Remote)

Base pay range

CA$92,050.00 / yr - CA$111,900.00 / yr

About Our Company

Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of experts in Drupal and WordPress. Our clients are mission-driven, and we design, build, and support websites that help their missions 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. When our people thrive, our clients do too — and together, we build a web that works better for everyone.

About the Role

Kanopi Studios is seeking a WordPress Technical Lead (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 building alongside a talented team. This position reports to our WordPress Engineering Manager.

As a WordPress Technical Lead, you will combine hands‑on development with team leadership and strategic planning. 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 Kanopi's high standards of quality, collaboration, and inclusion.

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

Compensation and Work Requirements

This is a full‑time position. The salary range for this position is CA$92,050.00 – CA$111,900.00. The range is broad and commensurate with experience; it may shift slightly depending on your geographic location. This is a 100% remote role, but you must live and be able to work in the US or Canada.

Who We're Looking For

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Inclusive Recruitment Statement

At Kanopi, we know that a diverse team makes us stronger, more creative, and more effective. 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. 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.

Application Process

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, professional, remote workspace, and other fun benefits for all full‑time US and Canadian employees. For more information, see the benefits section on our careers page.

Administrative Notes

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

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