Our Engineering team ensures Code and Theory delivers scalable, high-performance, web applications that delight users. We always strive to balance the demanding nature of working on cutting-edge technologies with the real-world demands of high-performance web applications. Working in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and quality assurance teams, you will build software that solves real-world problems for incredible clients.

Our Back-end Engineers partner with our cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative technologies that ensure server-side applications are robust, secure, efficient, and drive business growth.

As a Lead Back-End Engineer, you will combine hands-on execution with technical leadership and system-level thinking, partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs, with an emphasis on reliability, security, and long-term maintainability
• Build and maintain backend services using appropriate technology stacks, with an emphasis on clean architecture and API-driven design
• Design, build, and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs to support headless, decoupled frontends and system integrations
• Optimize database schemas, queries, and caching strategies for performance, scalability, and high-traffic content sites.
• Apply backend security best practices including authentication, authorization, data protection, and vulnerability mitigation
• Support DevOps workflows including CI/CD pipelines, deployments, monitoring, and performance tuning in cloud environments
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure clean contracts between systems
• Lead and participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical decision-making
• Actively uphold and strengthen Agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and integration issues
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across backend-related work
• Contribute to technical documentation, playbooks, and standards to support maintainability and team scalability

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 7+ years of backend engineering experience across production systems
• Strong fundamentals in backend engineering concepts: APIs, data modeling, performance, security, and system design
• Experience working with modern CMS platforms (preferably in headless or decoupled setups)
• Experience with headless integration, including decoupled architecture and RESTful APIs
• Experience with Google APIs (Calendar) and Google SSO
• Experience integrating transactional email services (e.g., Mandrill or similar email delivery platforms)
• Knowledge and experience working with AWS (EC2, RDS, ElastiCache, S3, Route53, ELB).
• Understanding of web security best practices and ability to implement security measures for websites
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS)
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
• Able to work with Docker and Docker compose
• Good understanding of hosting environments, server administration, and optimization techniques
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and project management tools
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work with cross-functional teams
• Experience in JIRA or at least other ticket tracking tools

NICE TO HAVE

• Exposure to system modernization or migration projects (legacy to modern stacks)
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue) to improve backend–frontend collaboration
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, observability, and production monitoring tools
• Exposure to additional backend languages or paradigms (e.g., Go, Python, event-driven systems)
• Exposure to AI-related integrations or services (e.g., AI APIs, automation, or data-driven features)
• Familiarity with legacy frontend libraries and tooling (e.g., jQuery and related plugins, Bootstrap, Handlebars, Moment.js)

ABOUT US

Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. We have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Create Group, Current, and TrueLogic.

Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.

The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We’re always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.

As a Senior Administrative Assistant, you'll support our leadership team. In this role, you will manage our leadership team's day-to-day, representing the Code and Theory brand and culture. You will report to the Office Manager.

 WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support three U.S. based executives 
• Proactively manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate across
  multiple time zones
• Manage all aspects of international and domestic travel
• Process executive's expense reports
• Manage monthly credit card reconciliation 
• On occasion, plan and implement special projects and presentations 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Experience as an Executive Assistant, in a client facing role, preferably in an agency
• Flexibility and a proactive attitude, with a positive, solution-focused mindset 
• Strong ability to build relationships with ease and authenticity
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing effectively 
• Strong communication and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Good judgment and ability to make sound decisions quickly
• Comfort with Mac computers and operating systems

ABOUT US

Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. With a remote-first approach to our people, we have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Current, and TrueLogic.

Striving to never be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.

Curiosity and passion are at the core of who we are, coupled with a strong commitment to excellence and collaboration. Our team is comprised of over 1200 strategists, technologists, designers, writers, analysts, and content creators. We’re always seeking smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team. If that’s you, please come talk to us.

Code and Theory’s Visual Designers produce beautiful, compelling work. They are creative individuals who show excitement for digital thinking in everything they do. Our Visual Designers are thinkers and creators who consider the function of their products equal to aesthetics. 

The bread and butter of our visual design team is the development of platform-driven client sites, mobile and media applications, and internal tools that deliver smart and forward-thinking design solutions. Senior Designers are accustomed to daily collaboration across disciplines, from user experience to strategy to client services. They maintain high standards for original concepts and detailed execution and have the experience to foster the talents of junior designers in order to expand their personal skills and design perspective.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Communicate and present work effectively to both client and internal teams
• Liaise with production discipline and design team to ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain brand consistency throughout all projects for each client’s specific needs
• Be a team player and contributor to our company culture

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Art/Design/Creative Multimedia or equivalent
• At least 5 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
• Preferably Supervisor/5 Yrs & Up Experienced Employee specialized in Arts/Creative/Graphics Design or equivalent
• Fast and efficient contributor to project design and development
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a passion for design and skill in visual communication
• A strong background in creative problem solving, strategic brainstorming, and creative execution       
• Deep knowledge of how to create intuitive interactions, user interfaces, and responsive design systems
• Excellent organizational skills; an ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure with careful attention to detail
• Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web and the fundamentals of information architecture, hierarchy, and layout
• Experience designing a variety of digital platforms, interactive experiences, and/or mobile applications
• Experience with multi-touch and gesture-based experiences, mobile, and tablet experiences, and connected, multi-channel experiences
• Well-versed in interactive technologies, best practices, and emerging trends in digital products
• Love of collaboration across disciplines with team members at all levels
• Experience working collaboratively with all levels of designers and copywriters
• Well developed communication skills including the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale for client and team
• Expert mastery of knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and familiarity After Effects (or another animation platform in order to quickly animate designs)
• Expert mastery of knowledge of Figma or other quick prototyping tools (able to create and maintain various design systems through the use of components and autolayout)

ABOUT US

Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. We have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Create Group, Current, and TrueLogic.

Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.

The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We’re always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.

The Digital Producer is a key member of the Production team, responsible for driving the successful delivery of projects across the Code and Theory portfolio. This role focuses on managing large, complex development initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams of strategists, designers, and developers to ensure project success.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Spearhead the delivery of large and intricate development projects while closely collaborating with cross-functional teams of strategists, designers, and developers
• Assess the complexity of wireframes or designs and strategize around the development team's workflow by breaking down tasks, establishing timelines, and managing project backlogs
• Attain a comprehensive understanding of the product's technical specifications, covering frontend architecture, CMS implementation, and integrations for various functionalities such as site search, advertising, APIs, personalization tools, localization, internationalization, and analytics
• Implement agile principles and methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
• Lead Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Grooming, and Sprint Demos in collaboration with the Client Engagement/Production lead and Technical Director
• Proficiently utilize JIRA to create and manage issues, tasks, and user stories based on approved designs and annotations
• Create issues (stories, tasks, and bugs) for the team, aligning with approved designs and annotations
• Translate approved product roadmaps and technical architectures into actionable stories for product development
• Maintain the backlog of JIRA issues, ensuring alignment with project objectives and goals through prioritization
• Conduct ticket estimation exercises to facilitate precise project planning and resource allocation
• Lead agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, grooming, and demos in close collaboration with production and technical directors
• Maintain and update project status documents and reports for both internal and client-facing purposes
• Proactively identify risks and issues, and collaborate with the project team to devise effective mitigation strategies
• Foster close collaboration with counterpart producers and technical directors to ensure alignment of project goals, effective communication, and timely issue resolution
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality throughout the project lifecycle
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Expertise in software engineering practices and best practices for the entire software development lifecycle and operations
• Experience with Agile principles & values, and frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience with Atlassian’s suite of products, including Jira and Confluence
• Experience working with commonly used CMS platforms such as Contentful, Drupal, WordPress, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Adobe Workfront, Yext
• Past participation in the successful delivery and deployment of enterprise-level engineering projects (both principal engineering and maintenance)

NICE TO HAVE

• Prior agency/services experience
• Experience with Github
• Certifications such as ScrumAlliance - Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

ABOUT US

Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. With a remote-first approach to our people, we have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Create Group, Current, and TrueLogic.

Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.

The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We’re always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.

Our Client Finance Group ensures accurate, timely, and efficient client billing and financial operations that support both our clients and internal teams. As a Client Finance Coordinator, you will play a key role in overseeing client billing processes, tracking project expenses, and partnering with producers and finance leadership to uphold financial accuracy across campaigns and projects. From coordinating billing activities and reviewing vendor invoices to maintaining detailed financial records, you will help drive transparency, accountability, and seamless financial management across all client-facing initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Track client contracts and complete client billing in a timely manner
• Confirm billing requirements and approve invoices for delivery
• Review billing schedule and project status with the director of finance and financial operations manager
• Track project T&E expenses and bill back to clients. Report to producers on status of overall spend vs budget
• Collaborate with producers (project managers) and manage large production OOP budgets for campaigns and other projects
• Review vendor invoices with producers and submit to AP for payment processing
• Support producers by providing status reports of client billing, payment and other financial snapshot
• Use an internal production management tool, Grail for project status
• Manage all financial information by job in accounting system, Maconomy
  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Ability to self-motivate
• Ability to work well within a team
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• An eye for organization of large amounts of data and details
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Natural curiosity and a flexible attitude in a shifting environment
• Advanced Excel capabilities, proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Keynote. Mac environment

ABOUT US

Born in 2001, Code and Theory is a digital-first creative agency that sits at the center of creativity and technology. We pride ourselves on not only solving consumer and business problems, but also helping to establish new capabilities for our clients. With a global client roster of Fortune 100s and start-ups alike, we crave the hardest problems to solve. We have teams distributed across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. The Code and Theory global network of agencies is growing and includes Kettle, Instrument, Left Field Labs, Create Group, Current, and TrueLogic.

Striving never to be pigeonholed, we work across every major category: from tech to CPG, financial services to travel & hospitality, government and education to media and publishing. We value the collaboration with our client partners, including but not limited to Adidas, Amazon, Con Edison, Diageo, EY, J.P. Morgan Chase, Lenovo, Marriott, Mars, Microsoft, Thomson Reuters, and TikTok.

The Code and Theory network is comprised of nearly 2,000 people with 50% engineers and 50% creative talent. We’re always on the lookout for smart, driven, and forward-thinking people to join our team.