Utility is an end-to-end mobile app and digital platform agency, focused on designing and engineering innovative, transformative technology. Our clients are premier global brands and new ventures across the wellness, fitness, entertainment, streaming, and educational spaces. Founded by digital leaders from companies like Major League Baseball and McCann Erickson, Utility is built by folks who have been on the other side of the table. We treat every project as if it were our own, from startup ventures to blue-chip brands.
What You'll DoSenior Backend Engineers are key members of our engineering team, building the back-end services and infrastructure essential to our client’s products. Over time, we expect you to grow by learning and practicing technical ownership, promoting best practices in coding and architecture, collaborating with and mentoring other members of the engineering team, and becoming a vocal advocate of our engineering-forward culture.
Our clients rely on us to build and grow their businesses and we are committed to building fast and scalable products that people love, all while using best practices and the latest technologies.
Qualifications- 8+ years of professional experience developing web applications and other modern web technologies.
- 4+ years experience with Node/TypeScript.
- Track record designing scalable architectures for high-performance web and mobile delivery.
- Ability to engineer simple and elegant solutions to challenging problems.
- Ability to design and engineer secure RESTful APIs.
- Estimating and tracking tasks using Agile methodologies.
- Enthusiastic about learning and applying new cutting-edge technologies.
- Taking ownership of your own work.
- Having excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to convey technical solutions.
- Competitive salary
- 100% remote
- PTO policy: unlimited (within reason)
- Holidays policy: Local holidays apply
- Additional benefits: Growth Potential, Flexible Work Location, Company Branded Swag Package, Professional Personal Development Support
Skills Required
- 8+ years of professional experience developing web applications and modern web technologies
- 4+ years of experience with Node.js and TypeScript
- Experience designing scalable architectures for high-performance web and mobile delivery
- Ability to engineer simple and elegant solutions to challenging problems
- Ability to design and engineer secure RESTful APIs
- Experience estimating and tracking tasks using Agile methodologies
- Enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies
- Ability to take ownership of assigned work
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including conveying technical solutions
Utility Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Utility and has not been reviewed or approved by Utility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests leave policies are extensive, with paid holidays, paid sick days, and an unlimited vacation policy. This breadth supports time away as needed and work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests core coverage includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, and FSA. This indicates strong support for medical and wellness needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests family support is emphasized through family medical leave, generous parental leave, and a return-to-work program. These provisions signal attention to caregivers’ needs.
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What We Do
Utility is a premier digital product agency specializing in custom mobile apps, web platforms, and AI-powered solutions for forward-thinking startups and global brands—including Airbnb, Coca-Cola, Samsung, the NBA, and Forbes. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, our team includes leading product strategists, UX/UI designers, AI engineers, and top-tier developers.
Why Work With Us
Since our founding in 2013, we’ve delivered over 150 successful projects spanning native and cross-platform development. Our team of 100+ experts collaborate to create innovative, scalable, and cost-effective digital experiences.
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