Who we are is what we do.
Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.
The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.
Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.
Why should you be part of our success story?
A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.
We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.
After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.
As an Engineering Team Lead at Deel, you will be responsible for leading a small cross-functional team (6-10 professionals) to meet organizational goals. Roughly 50% of your role will be management/leadership responsibilities, and 50% of the responsibilities will require you to flex your technical skills in application design and web development.
We develop at scale, we innovate rapidly and we put our customers first - Despite our company size, Deel very much operates like a start-up, so the ability to wear different hats and juggle multiple competing priorities is crucial.
You can expect to:
Provide your input at all stages of the Development Lifecycle; Design, coding, testing and production release
Craft web applications that embody accessibility and TDD best-practices.
Collaborate closely with design and product teams to create extraordinary product experiences.
Deliver clean, efficient code in an agile team environment.
Push boundaries through rapid prototyping and iterative development, always driving innovation.
Possess a passion for technology and developing cutting-edge, scalable, and robust software systems.
Design and architect software for distributed systems with high-performance, scalability, and availability demands.
Mentor and provide technical leadership to your team.
Conduct code reviews to drive the team to excellence in Node.js.
Explore new avenues for innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development.
What you’ll bring to the Team Lead role:
You are based in GMT+3 max
Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, along with experience in at least one other server-side language.
API Development: Skilled in building APIs, including input validation, JWT tokens, and ensuring security & scalability through queue-based systems.
Database Mastery: You're a SQL guru, particularly with PostgreSQL, handling query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling.
High-Volume Performance: Proven expertise in optimizing systems for large transaction volumes, handling concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load.
Leading small teams whilst being hands-on comes with ease
You have handled at least a couple of performance review cycles.
You have hired and grown a team.
You have a true passion for developing user experiences that are nothing short of amazing.
You're hungry to learn, experiment and share knowledge with others, driving innovation every step of the way.
You've navigated the real world of cross-browser, cross-platform and design constraints on the web like a pro.
Automated unit, functional, and integration tests are your bread and butter - you develop and execute them in your sleep.
Total Rewards
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
Some things you’ll enjoy
Provided computer equipment tailored to your role
Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available
At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.
Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.