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 Do- Lead the development of custom Shopify themes from scratch, ensuring pixel-perfect implementation of UI/UX designs.
- Architect, build, and maintain custom Shopify apps tailored to client needs.
- Optimize storefront performance, speed, and SEO while ensuring best practices in responsive design.
- Integrate third-party APIs and services into Shopify environments.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, strategists, and other engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Stay current with Shopify’s evolving ecosystem, including new APIs, tools, and platform updates.
- 5+ years of professional experience as a front-end or full-stack developer, with a strong focus on Shopify.
- Proven expertise in Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and related front-end frameworks.
- Demonstrated success building custom Shopify themes (not just modifying templates).
- Deep experience developing private and public Shopify apps using Node.js, React, or similar frameworks.
- Familiarity with REST and GraphQL APIs and integrating third-party services into Shopify.
- Strong understanding of performance optimization and scalable architecture within Shopify.
- Experience with Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and modern dev practices.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- 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
- 5+ years of professional experience as a front-end or full-stack developer with a strong focus on Shopify
- Expertise in Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+, and related front-end frameworks
- Experience building custom Shopify themes from scratch
- Experience developing private and public Shopify apps using Node.js, React, or similar frameworks
- Familiarity with REST and GraphQL APIs and third-party service integrations
- Strong understanding of performance optimization and scalable Shopify architecture
- Experience with Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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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