Principal Systems Engineer - job 1 of 3

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.

Who we are and what we do

Deel is a global team that helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily. Deel consists of more than two thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 80 countries. Our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the Deel platform and our 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 success of Deel’s platform. We deliver the best products and platform 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 Deel's success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because great 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.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the market leader in international payroll and compliance.

This position will report to the Director of IT and will be in the IT Department. This role will be working in the EMEA time zone. We are constantly growing both in product and in customers, and you’ll have a leading role getting us there!

Work timings: GMT +2 (overlapping EMEA Hours)

Responsibilities

• Handle Executive Requests 

• Troubleshoot ticket escalations

• Plan and configure new software purchases 

• Conduct app rationalization to minimize overall application administration

• Maximize IT team efficiency by streamlining recurring IT tasks

• Configure and maintain role based access control following least privileged access model 

• Automate custom requests such as auto archive unused Slack channels, setup Slack to Jira integration with custom fields and private ticket creation, setup knowledge base to Slack integration for self help articles. 

• Integrate IdP with software using SAML, SCIM, API, Webhooks, or other integrations based on software type

• Ensure systems adhere to information security industry best practices and internal controls
  

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or a related field or five or more years of work experience as a Staff or Principal System Engineer. Automation Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or related position

• Certifications such as CCS, CompTIA, or any other relevant technology related certificates 

• Okta Certifications 

• Google Certifications

• Proven experience designing, integrating, and configuring information technology systems cross functionally

• In-depth knowledge of information technology software administration

• Must have a deep understanding and familiarity with:

  • Custom API scripts

  • Identity Providers such as Okta

    • Okta Expression Language 

    • Okta Workflows

  • Software integrations using SAML, SCIM, OIDP, API, etc 

  • Mac OS 

  • MDM software

  • Jira configuration and project management

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.