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Senior Backend Engineer (.NET)

Job Overview

Location

South Africa

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Backend Engineer

Date Posted

March 15, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Deel is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Engineer specializing in .NET to join our rapidly growing, globally distributed team. As a key member of our engineering department, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the robust backend systems that power our innovative all-in-one payroll and HR platform. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a company that is fundamentally transforming the future of work, enabling global opportunity for individuals and businesses alike.
  • • In this role, you will collaborate closely with a diverse team of software developers, business analysts, and software architects. Your responsibilities will include actively participating in the planning phases of new features and system enhancements, ensuring that user requirements are meticulously collected, documented, and translated into actionable development tasks. You will be instrumental in the creation of user stories, providing accurate estimates, and developing comprehensive work plans to guide project execution.
  • • A significant aspect of your contribution will involve preparing detailed reports, manuals, and other essential documentation that outlines the status, operational procedures, and maintenance requirements of our software. This ensures clarity, consistency, and efficient knowledge transfer across the engineering organization.
  • • The core of your technical contribution will be the design, development, testing, and ongoing maintenance of sophisticated web applications. You will leverage your expertise in Microsoft technologies, including .NET, .NET Core, and MS-SQL, alongside modern web development languages such as TypeScript and JavaScript. A strong understanding of cloud platforms, particularly Azure, will be crucial for deploying and managing our services.
  • • You will utilize Azure DevOps as your primary tool for managing tasks, tracking progress, and maintaining application code, ensuring a streamlined and efficient development workflow. This includes implementing best practices for version control, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.
  • • We are looking for an engineer who not only excels in the technical aspects of application development but also thrives in a collaborative, remote-first environment. Deel fosters a culture where teamwork, camaraderie, and a 'Together Everywhere' ethos are paramount. You should be comfortable taking ownership of your projects, demonstrating independence while also being a proactive and valuable team player.
  • • Effective communication is vital. You will be expected to articulate complex technical ideas clearly and concisely to a variety of stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical colleagues. This ability to bridge communication gaps will be essential for successful cross-functional collaboration.
  • • A passion for solving real-world customer problems through elegant and efficient code is a must. You should approach challenges with 'Default Optimism,' maintaining a positive and proactive attitude while also possessing a balanced perspective on all aspects of your work. Your development efforts should be business-focused, with a clear understanding of how your contributions deliver high-value outcomes for our clients.
  • • Embodying Deel's core value of 'Genuine Care' is essential. This means deeply understanding and appreciating the impact of your work on our customers' lives and businesses, striving to create solutions that are not only functional but also empathetic and supportive.
  • • This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the global work revolution. You will tackle complex, impactful challenges that affect millions of people's working lives. With Deel's impressive growth trajectory, backed by a significant valuation and substantial ARR, you will drive meaningful impact and build expertise that positions you as a leader in the evolving landscape of global work.

Skills & Technologies

JavaScript
TypeScript
Azure
Backend
Senior
Remote

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About Deel, Inc.

Deel is a San Francisco-based payroll and compliance platform that enables businesses to hire, pay, and manage contractors and employees in over 150 countries. It automates onboarding, localized contracts, tax filings, and payments while ensuring adherence to local labor laws. The cloud software integrates with HR and accounting systems, offers visa and immigration support, and provides employer-of-record services for companies without local entities. Founded in 2019, Deel serves thousands of remote-first and distributed organizations, helping them scale global teams quickly and reduce administrative overhead associated with international employment.

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