We design, build, and support websites for clients that want to make a positive impact.

WordPress Engineer

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

157 days ago

Salary

$66.1K - $81.4K / year

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishDockerJava ScriptNext.jsReactWord Press

Job Description

• Build, maintain, and enhance WordPress websites that help our clients achieve their goals. • Collaborate closely with project managers, technical leads, designers, and other engineers to deliver performant, secure, and accessible digital experiences. • Balance independent problem-solving with active team communication, writing clean, well-documented code that adheres to Kanopi’s best practices and quality standards.

Job 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, including block patterns, templates, and theme.json configuration.
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.