Backend Developer (Node.js)

OD is a global digital technology company from San Diego, California. We specialize in UX/UI, e-commerce development, custom web & mobile apps, business software and digital products.

We’re Outside Digital - a nimble crew of builders crafting sharp, data-heavy apps for industries like agtech, robotics, and logistics. We’re on the lookout for a Backend Developer who knows their way around Node.js and Kafka, and loves shipping clean, thoughtful products.

This isn’t a corporate gig - we move fast, talk straight, and expect you to own your work. If you’ve built backend systems for geospatial, fleet, or real-time data apps, you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll do:

• Build and scale backend systems that power critical product features and real-world automation

• Optimize data pipelines to handle high-throughput geospatial + sensor data from vehicles and field devices

• Improve scalability and reduce latency in distributed, event-driven architectures

• Develop APIs and services that deliver real-time insights to end-users

• Monitor performance, hunt down bottlenecks, and keep systems healthy

• Contribute to the reliability, observability, and maintainability of our backend platform
  

What we’re looking for:

2+ years building web or mobile app backends (bonus if it’s in geospatial, IOTT,  transportation, or fleet monitoring).

Comfortable in fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environments.

Strong with:

• Node.js + TypeScript

• API development

• MongoDB

• SQL (ClickHouse)

• MQTT / Kafka

• WebSockets
  

Bonus points for:

• NestJS

• IoT / distributed systems

• Turf.js

• Redis

• Golang / C++ / Python
  

A few more things:

• Remote-first, async-friendly, and no micro-managing

• You must live within ±4 hours of Pacific Time (PST) – makes collab way smoother

• We’ll ask for a short test assignment to see how you approach real problems

How to apply:

Send us a short note about yourself with links to work you’re proud of.
And just to make sure you’re paying attention, please include the word “watermelon” somewhere in your message .