Backend Engineer NodejsTypeScript EMEA

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the allinone 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 AIpowered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure Deel supports every worker type in 100 countrieshelping businesses scale smarter faster and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world our team of 5000 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 fastestgrowing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history Deel is transforming how global talent connects with worldclass companies breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. Were not just building software; were 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 countriesensuring 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 Combinators top companies list all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15000 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 youll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of peoples working lives. With our momentumbacked by a $12 billion valuation and $800 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five yearsyoull drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a soughtafter leader in the transformation of global work.

Get Ready To:

• Collaborate in a CrossFunctional 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 industryleading products. Help find and fix bugs at Deel Speed.

• Provide an Exceptional CustomerCentric Experience: Ensure toptier products and services through quality engineering and attentive customerfocused development.
  

What youll bring to the Team:

• Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript best practices along with experience in at least one other serverside language.

• Database Mastery: Youre a SQL guru particularly with PostgreSQL handling query optimization data migrations and database modeling.

• Solid Grasp of OOP and Design Patterns: Strong understanding of objectoriented 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.

• HighVolume 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 queuebased systems.

• Experience: at least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
  

Youre the Engineer Were 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 remotefirst environment with proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration skills to ensure alignment and effective teamwork. Youve 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 nontechnical stakeholders.

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

• BusinessFocused Development: You take a businessfocused approach to software development with a keen eye on delivering highvalue 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 youll 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 were an equalopportunity 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 Deelspecific emails which include @ and other acquired company emails like @ and @. You can view the most uptodate job listings at Deel by visitingour careers page.

Deel is an equalopportunity 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 of the nature of the accommodation that you may require to ensure your equal participation.

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