WordPress Technical Lead - (CAD - Remote)

Kanopi Studios; Canada; Remote; CAD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and development agency in Canada seeks an experienced WordPress Developer to lead project execution and provide mentorship. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of WordPress experience and proficiency in JavaScript, PHP, and React. This role offers remote flexibility and a supportive company culture that promotes growth and well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Remote workspace benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional WordPress experience.
• Expertise in WordPress architecture and custom development.
• Strong writing skills with experience in creating technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution on WordPress projects.
• Collaborate with UX, design, and project management teams.
• Build and configure WordPress sites using modern practices.
• Mentor developers and provide architectural guidance.
• Manage the technical team’s workload.

Skills

WordPress development

JavaScript

PHP

React

SQL

GitHub

Docker

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Employer Industry: Design and Development Agency

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary range of $92,050 - $111,900, commensurate with experience
• 100% remote work flexibility for candidates in the US or Canada
• Opportunity for mentorship and leadership within a collaborative team
• Comprehensive range of health, professional, and remote workspace benefits
• Work on mission-driven projects that positively impact clients' missions
• Supportive company culture that prioritizes team growth and well‑being

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Lead technical execution on WordPress projects while ensuring alignment with client needs
• Collaborate with UX, design, and project management teams during project planning phases
• Build and configure WordPress sites using modern development practices
• Mentor developers and provide architectural guidance to uphold quality standards
• Manage the technical team’s workload and maintain continuity across project phases

What is Required (Qualifications):

• 8+ years of professional WordPress experience
• Expertise in WordPress architecture and custom development (themes, plugins, full‑site editing)
• Proficiency in JavaScript, React, PHP, SQL, and development tools like GitHub and Docker
• Strong writing skills with experience in creating technical documentation
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience working in a remote agency environment
• Familiarity with performance optimization, accessibility, and web standards
• Previous experience mentoring or leading distributed teams

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