Backend Developer (Node.js)

OUTSIDE DIGITALAnywhere in the Worldlast year

Headquarters: San Diego
URL: https://outside.digital

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 .

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/outside-digital-backend-developer-node-js

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Is the Backend Developer (Node.js) position at OUTSIDE DIGITAL remote?: Yes. This role was posted on Remote Frontend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
When was this Backend Developer (Node.js) job posted?: This listing was posted on August 13, 2025 and is still open for applications.
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