WordPress Technical Lead - (CAD - Remote)
KanopiVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
Posted October 24, 2025
92050 - 111900 CAD year
Full Time
About the Company
Kanopi makes the internet a better place, one website at a time. How? We design, build and support websites for higher education, healthcare, nonprofits, and corporations focused on improving the world. Clients choose Kanopi because of our deep expertise, our balance between custom and contributed solutions, and our thoughtful approach to being innovative while minimizing technical debt. Clients STAY with Kanopi because of our growth-driven and holistic approach: we support your website at any step in its life-cycle, be it a new build, or making iterative improvements. We also produce effective and fast results. No matter where you are in the lifecycle of your site, we can meet you there.
Job Description
Kanopi Studios is seeking a WordPress Technical Lead to join their team in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. This role involves driving technical execution on client projects, mentoring developers, shaping architectural decisions, and ensuring delivery excellence. The position reports to the WordPress Engineering Manager and requires a strong understanding of WordPress architecture and custom development. This is a fully remote position.
Requirements
- 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)
- Solid PHP and SQL experience
- Familiar with development tools (CLI, GitHub, Docker)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of health, professional, remote workspace, and other fun benefits