Contract Website Developer (Drupal or WordPress)

Kanopi; Wilmington (DE); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative design and development agency seeks a Contract Developer to join their fully remote team. In this role, you will engage in hands-on development, collaborating on exciting projects that help clients achieve their missions. With a focus on Drupal and WordPress, you'll build and configure sites, develop custom themes and plugins, and contribute to a supportive and dynamic team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those who thrive in agency settings and are passionate about modern web technologies. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level in a fun and inclusive workplace, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with Drupal or WordPress.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative.
• Experience in agency environments and modern workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sites using Drupal and WordPress.
• Participate in client meetings and peer reviews.
• Contribute to process improvement and team collaboration.

Skills

Drupal

WordPress

Git

Problem Solving

React.js

Modern Web Standards

Command Line

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Tools

Storybook

Containers

Job description

This position is open to applicants in the US and Canada

NOTE - This posting is intended to gather applications from interested contractors who would like to be included in our bench of possible contractors for future use.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Kanopi Studios is a Design, Development & Support Agency with a fully distributed team of people who are experts in Drupal & WordPress.

Our clients have a mission; we design, build and support websites that help their mission thrive.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Contract Developer, your day-to-day includes spending your time hands-on developing and collaborating on sites while staying accountable to schedules, estimates, project requirements, and high standards of quality.

Your typical work week might include:

• Site building and configuration.
• Custom front end and theme layer development. (Drupal)
• Custom module development, and the maintenance of existing custom code. (Drupal)
• Writing custom plugins and themes. (WordPress)
• Documenting code and processes, and participating in peer reviews.
• Participating in client meetings and workshops.
• Actively contributing to the continual improvement of our processes and product.
• Most importantly, having fun working with an incredible team!

ABOUT THE COMPENSATION & WORK REQUIREMENTS

This is a contract position. Hourly rate is commensurate with experience. Not to worry, the pay is competitive and what you'd expect for this role. This is a 100% remote role, but you must live and be able to work in the United States or Canada.

NOW... LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU!

We are looking for candidates who…

• Have 4+ years of related Drupal or WordPress experience.
• Are experienced working in support (and are willing to do it).
• Have worked in an agency environment, preferably in multiple time zones.
• Show strong problem solving abilities, intelligence, and initiative.
• Know the ins and outs of modern development workflows, including use of the command line, gitflow, containers, and dev/stage/prod environments.
• Experience with pattern libraries or similar tools, like Storybook.
• Deeply understand modern web standards and technologies.
• Exhibit thoughtful, inclusive, and articulate communication skills, both in writing and in person.
• Have a BS or MS in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
• Have some React.js experience (this would be an awesome plus).

At Kanopi, we believe a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and voices make for a better workplace. We strongly and enthusiastically encourage people of color, individuals who identify within and beyond the LGBTQ+ spectrum, women, and people with disabilities to apply.

NOW, WHAT?

If you think this post was written just for you, here’s what to do next:

1. Submit your resume.
2. Answer the questions you see here on this page.
3. Send us a cover letter, including your answer to the question below.

Now… About that cover letter… This is VERY important!

Please include all of the typical reasons why you’d be an outstanding candidate for this position, plus answer this question: What is your favorite piece of technology?

Our screening process takes a bit of time because we like to ensure that you are the perfect fit for us, and we are the perfect fit for you! After we’ve taken a look at your application, we will send you a series of questions that will help us get to know you better. From there, you will engage in several interviews with members of our team. Some candidates may even do a paid mini-project, depending on the role you are interviewing for. We’ll be happy to explain a bit more once we’re in the interview stage.

Please note - we try to make an effort to contact every applicant to let you know the status of your application, but we are human, so if you don’t hear from us, drop us a line!

No agencies, recruiters or overseas applicants.