[Remote] Senior Backend Engineer at Oddball

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Mid-to-senior level backend engineering experience with Node.js and TypeScript
Solid hands-on experience building RESTful APIs, services, and backend workflow logic
Ability to operate independently and unblock yourself when working as the primary backend engineer
Experience engaging directly with clients or stakeholders, communicating technical decisions and trade-offs
Familiarity with backend testing (unit, functional/e2e, load), security audits, debugging, observability, alerting, and performance optimization
Experience working with relational databases (like PostgreSQL), index/query optimization, backend validation, and coding APIs defensively against user input
Comfort working in Agile environments (planning, refinement, standups, retrospectives)
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Bachelor’s Degree
Authorized to work in the United States
U.S. citizenship (for certain roles)
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance

Responsibilities

Design and implement backend services using Node.js/TypeScript, supporting data ingestion, transformation, and API integration workflows
Work closely with client teams to clarify requirements, propose technical approaches, and ensure backend services align with interoperability standards such as FHIR or MCP frameworks
Help shape the direction of the backend stack—improving performance, reliability, logging, error handling, and automation across the service
Own backend decisions in a small, focused engineering environment
Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Node.jsTypeScriptRESTful APIsBackendPostgreSQLAPI ValidationUnit TestingFunctional TestingLoad TestingSecurity AuditsDebuggingObservabilityAlertingPerformance OptimizationFHIRCommunicationProblem-solving

Oddball

Digital modernization for federal services

About Oddball

Oddball focuses on modernizing digital services for federal agencies, ensuring that these services are user-friendly and effective for citizens. Their approach involves creating software solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of both the public and the federal workforce. The company employs a team of skilled professionals, including developers and designers, who work collaboratively throughout the entire process, from the initial design phase to the final deployment of the software. Unlike many other digital agencies, Oddball emphasizes a human-centered design approach, which means they prioritize the needs and experiences of users in their solutions. The goal of Oddball is to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of federal services, ultimately improving the experience for citizens and the effectiveness of government operations.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Risks

Competition from firms like Booz Allen Hamilton threatens Oddball's market share.

Maintaining remote-first culture may challenge team cohesion as Oddball scales.

Over-reliance on government contracts risks exposure to federal budget changes.

Differentiation

Oddball is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with federal focus.

The company excels in human-centered design for government technology projects.

Oddball offers a remote-first workforce, enhancing flexibility and talent acquisition.

Upsides

Oddball secured growth investment from Falfurrias, boosting expansion potential.

Increased demand for remote-first solutions aligns with Oddball's operational model.

Government initiatives favoring veteran-owned businesses benefit Oddball's market position.

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