Backend Engineer, Node.js/TypeScript | EMEA

📋 Description

• • Deel is at the forefront of revolutionizing global work, offering an all-in-one payroll and HR platform designed for the modern, distributed workforce. Our mission is to unlock global opportunity for every individual, team, and business, empowering companies to scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly across 150+ countries. As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, we are building the essential infrastructure for the future of work, fostering a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we facilitated over $11.2 billion in payments across nearly 100 currencies and provided vital healthcare and benefits to workers worldwide, ensuring global talent is both paid and protected.
• • As a Backend Engineer specializing in Node.js/TypeScript for our EMEA region, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our industry-leading platform. You will be an integral part of a dynamic, cross-functional team, collaborating closely with Frontend Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, and QA professionals to deliver seamless, high-quality user experiences. Your contributions will span the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from initial product discovery and planning through to deployment and ongoing enhancement.
• • You will be instrumental in developing and refining robust new features, building scalable APIs, and continuously improving our core products. This role demands a proactive approach to identifying and resolving bugs with the characteristic speed and efficiency that defines Deel's operational excellence. A strong customer-centric mindset is paramount, ensuring that every engineering decision contributes to an exceptional product and service offering.
• • We encourage active participation in product planning, valuing your technical insights and perspectives at every stage. You will have the opportunity to architect and implement solutions that address complex challenges, directly impacting the working lives of millions globally. This is a unique chance to contribute to a company with significant momentum, backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 billion in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), driving meaningful impact while accelerating your career.
• • Your responsibilities will include designing, coding, testing, and maintaining backend services and APIs that are critical to Deel's operations. You will focus on building systems that are not only functional but also highly scalable, performant, and reliable, capable of handling high transaction volumes and ensuring idempotency and concurrency under load.
• • You will leverage your expertise in Node.js and TypeScript to build efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code. This includes implementing best practices in object-oriented programming and design patterns to create extensible and robust applications. A deep understanding of database technologies, particularly PostgreSQL, will be essential for optimizing queries, managing data migrations, and designing effective database schemas.
• • Collaboration is key in our remote-first environment. You will excel at asynchronous communication, ensuring alignment and effective teamwork across distributed teams. The ability to blend autonomy with collaborative effort, taking ownership of projects while contributing to shared team goals, is highly valued.
• • You will be expected to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering understanding and driving consensus. A problem-solving attitude, coupled with a passion for addressing customer needs through innovative coding solutions, is crucial. You should approach challenges with optimism and a balanced perspective, always keeping the business objectives and client value at the forefront of your development efforts.
• • Embodying Deel's core value of 'Genuine Care' is essential, understanding the profound impact your work has on our customers' success and well-being. This role offers a career accelerator, placing you at the cutting edge of the global work revolution, where you will tackle significant challenges and build expertise that positions you as a leader in the transformation of how the world works.