Tech Lead, Engineering (EMEA) - job 1 of 2

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 100+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $800  million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

The impact you’ll have as a Tech Lead:
As an Engineering Tech Lead at Deel, you will be responsible for technical decisions that keep the teams work efficient and in line with the right tools and strategies in place throughout the rest of the company.
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:

• Oversee all projects undertaken by the team, determining technical requirements and communicating them to the team

• Identify risks and come up with contingency plans asap

• Collaborate closely with design and product teams to create extraordinary product experiences

• Work closely with the Team Lead and Product Manager to ensure that the team’s work is aligned with product goals and delivery timelines

• Demonstrate excellence in product-led software development

• Develop software architecture required to implement the team’s features, meet their objectives and key results (OKRs)

• Provide software development expertise to team members via pair programming and code review
  

You’ll thrive if you…

• Possess a passion for technology and developing cutting-edge, scalable, and robust software systems

• You have a true passion for developing user experiences that are nothing short of amazing

• Design and architect software for distributed systems with high-performance, scalability, and availability demands

• Push boundaries through rapid prototyping and iterative development, always driving innovation
  

What you’ll bring to the Tech Lead role:

• You are based between GMT-GMT+3 Max

• You are a high-output individual contributor with strong leadership and organizational abilities

• Outstandingly accountable and trustworthy, you are able to build lasting relationships with teams

• Excellent communication (written and spoken English) and interpersonal skills

• 8+ years of experience with Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, React, and TypeScript

• Hands-on with messaging systems like NATS and RabbitMQ

• Experience integrating with third-party APIs (e.g., payment gateways, CRMs, banking APIs)

• At least 2 years of Tech Lead/Systems Architect experience, ideally in a fintech/trading platform/banking industry

• Deep understanding of database usage and principles of performance

• Understanding of the appropriate usage of documentation and diagramming related to software engineering, including, but not limited to: Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), State Diagrams, Flowcharts, Sequence Diagrams, Class Diagrams, etc

• Familiarity with Kubernetes (k8s) as well as CI/CD pipelines
  

Extra brownie points if you:

• Have experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on a major cloud vendor

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

• 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 optional WeWork access

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 visitingour 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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