WordPress Engineer - (CAD - 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and support a wide variety of custom WordPress sites.
  • Build themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks (React/ACF).
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Proficient with React for Gutenberg blocks; experience with Next.js or headless WordPress implementations is a plus.
  • 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 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).
  • 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.

Compensation and Work Requirements

Full‑time, 100% remote. Salary range CA$66,100 – CA$81,439. Role requires living in Canada or the United States.

Benefits

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

Application Process

  • Use the “Apply for this Job” button located toward the bottom of the page.
  • Fill out all required fields on the application page.
  • Upload a resume and cover letter, answering the question: "What’s your favorite piece of technology, and why?".
  • After application, your resume will be reviewed. If selected, you will receive follow‑up questions, interviews, and ongoing communication.
  • We aim to follow up with every applicant; if you haven’t heard from us, feel free to reach out.

EEO Statement

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

Referrals

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kanopi Studios by 2×.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function / Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...