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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.

Get Ready To:

  • Collaborate in a Cross-Functional Team: Work closely with Frontend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers, and QA professionals to create seamless experiences.

  • Participate in Product Planning: From discovery to deployment, we value your input throughout all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle 

  • Develop and Enhance Features: Collaborate to develop robust new features, APIs, and continuously improve our industry-leading products. Help find and fix bugs at "Deel Speed."

  • Provide an Exceptional, Customer-Centric Experience: Ensure top-tier products and services through quality engineering and attentive, customer-focused development.

What you’ll bring to the Team:

  • Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, along with experience in at least one other server-side language.

  • Database Mastery: You're a SQL guru, particularly with PostgreSQL, handling query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling.

  • Solid Grasp of OOP and Design Patterns: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns, with experience in building and extending classes

  • Scalability Focus: Experience in designing systems for scalability, ensuring they manage rapid growth and increasing demands efficiently.

  • High-Volume Performance: Proven expertise in optimizing systems for large transaction volumes, handling concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load.

  • API Development: Skilled in building APIs, including input validation, JWT tokens, and ensuring security & scalability through queue-based systems.

  • Experience: at least 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer.

You're the Engineer We're Looking for if You:

  • Excel in Application Development: You thrive in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the tech stack mentioned above.

  • Thrive in Remote Collaboration: Excel in a remote-first environment with proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration skills to ensure alignment and effective teamwork. You’ve successfully worked in distributed teams 

  • Blending Autonomy and Collaboration: You take ownership of projects while excelling in team environments, driving shared success.

  • Communicate Complex Ideas Easily: You can clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Solve Problems with Optimism: You’re passionate about solving customer problems with your coding superpowers, and approach challenges with Default Optimism whilst maintaining a balanced perspective

  • Business-Focused Development: You take a business-focused approach to software development, with a keen eye on delivering high-value outcomes for our clients.

  • Genuine Care: You embody our core value of Genuine Care, understanding how your work impacts our customers.

Extra brownie points if you:

  • Have SaaS experience: experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on major cloud vendors.

  • Familiar with Serverless Architecture: experience with serverless architecture on AWS.

  • Understand FinTech: knowledge of the Fintech Industry and its unique challenges

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.

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What You Should Know About Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/Typescript), Deel

At Deel, we believe in a world where talent knows no borders, and we are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/Typescript) to help us build that world. Join our dynamic team in LATAM, where you'll collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product teams, and designers to craft seamless experiences across our cutting-edge platform. With your expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing features that truly resonate with our global customers. You will actively participate in product planning from discovery to deployment, ensuring that your ideas contribute to our mission of connecting businesses with top-notch talent. Your experience with PostgreSQL and scalable systems will be invaluable as we tackle challenges that come with high volume performance and complex API development. At Deel, we value autonomy and collaboration, so you’ll find a supportive environment that encourages proactive communication and teamwork, especially in our remote-first culture. With at least 8 years of experience as a software engineer, you will help steer our backend architecture, providing exceptional customer-centric solutions while maintaining a focus on business outcomes. Ready to take a significant step in your career with Deel? We're excited to have you join us in revolutionizing how global hiring works, all while enjoying a flexible remote work environment with fantastic perks and benefits!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/Typescript) Role at Deel
What are the responsibilities of a Senior Backend Engineer at Deel?

As a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/Typescript) at Deel, your key responsibilities include collaborating with various cross-functional teams, participating in product planning, developing and enhancing features, and ensuring exceptional customer-centric experiences. Your expertise will be vital in building APIs and optimizing databases to handle high volumes of transactions efficiently.

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What qualifications do I need to become a Senior Backend Engineer at Deel?

To qualify for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Deel, you should have at least 8 years of experience in software engineering, particularly with a strong focus on Node.js and TypeScript. Expertise in SQL databases, especially PostgreSQL, as well as a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns is essential. Experience with SaaS products and serverless architecture is also a plus.

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What is the work culture like for a Senior Backend Engineer at Deel?

Working as a Senior Backend Engineer at Deel means joining a diverse and inclusive culture that emphasizes remote collaboration. You’ll thrive in an environment that promotes autonomy while encouraging teamwork, where open communication allows you to explain complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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How does Deel support the professional development of Senior Backend Engineers?

Deel is committed to the growth of its employees. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will have opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through exposure to innovative projects and technologies, as well as access to various rewards and benefits tailored to your specific role.

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What perks and benefits can I expect as a Senior Backend Engineer at Deel?

At Deel, Senior Backend Engineers enjoy a range of perks and benefits, including provided computer equipment, potential stock grant opportunities, remote work flexibility, and additional benefits based on your employment status and location, ensuring equitable compensation and recognition for your contributions.

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Can you explain your experience with Node.js and how it applies to your role as a Senior Backend Engineer?

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How do you handle database optimization in your projects?

Discuss your experience optimizing SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL. Mention specific techniques you’ve used for query optimization, data migrations, and your approach to maintaining database integrity under load to showcase your depth of knowledge in this area.

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What is your approach to building APIs securely?

Articulate your understanding of secure API development. Mention tools and techniques you've used such as JWT tokens for authentication, input validation, and the importance of designing systems that can handle security threats while ensuring optimal performance.

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Describe a challenging problem you solved in a previous role as a Senior Backend Engineer.

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How do you ensure effective collaboration in a remote team?

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Can you explain your experience with OOP principles and design patterns?

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How do you prioritize tasks and projects under tight deadlines?

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What methods do you use to test and validate your code?

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Deel is an American payroll and compliance provider founded in 2019 by Alex Bouaziz, Shuo Wang, and Ofer Simon. The company is based in San Francisco, California and has reported having 2,000 employees in January 2023.

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