Team Lead, Engineering, Fintech

📋 Description

• • As a Team Lead for Engineering within Deel's dynamic FinTech platform, you will be instrumental in architecting, developing, and maintaining the core wallet infrastructure that underpins our global operations. This is a pivotal role where precision, security, and unwavering compliance are paramount, directly impacting the financial well-being and trust of our international clientele and contractors.
• • You will spearhead the engineering team responsible for building and scaling robust wallet solutions across Deel's regulated entities worldwide. This involves a deep dive into the intricacies of financial flows, ensuring the integrity and security of client and contractor funds.
• • A significant aspect of your role will involve collaborating with various internal teams to seamlessly integrate these wallets with regional banking partners and Payment Service Providers (PSPs) through sophisticated API integrations. This orchestration of pay-ins and pay-outs is critical for maintaining smooth and efficient treasury operations.
• • You will partner closely with the Core Accounting team to ensure that wallet balances are accurately reflected in the General Ledger (GL). This collaboration is essential for maintaining impeccable financial records that meet stringent audit standards and regulatory requirements.
• • Working hand-in-hand with our Compliance, Treasury, and PSP Integration teams, you will be responsible for ensuring strict adherence to all local regulations, including Money Transmitter Licenses (MTL), Payment Institution (PI) requirements, and safeguarding mandates. Your technical expertise will be crucial in navigating these complex regulatory landscapes.
• • This position demands strong technical leadership within a global, fast-paced environment where system uptime and absolute precision in financial transactions are non-negotiable. You will be expected to guide the team through complex technical challenges, ensuring the reliability and scalability of our FinTech solutions.
• • You will own the leadership of a high-performing engineering team, which includes facilitating daily stand-up meetings, meticulously planning sprints, and actively participating in backlog grooming sessions. Your ability to foster a collaborative and productive team environment will be key to success.
• • The role requires a hands-on approach, blending people management responsibilities with direct technical contributions. You will be expected to remain actively involved in the technical development and problem-solving processes, setting a high standard for the team.
• • This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of Deel's FinTech innovation, directly contributing to the infrastructure that facilitates global money movement. The work you do will ensure that client funds are not only secure and compliant but also readily accessible to users across the globe, reinforcing Deel's commitment to simplifying global payroll and HR.
• • You will play a critical role in shaping the future of global payroll and HR by building and enhancing the financial backbone of our platform. This involves tackling complex engineering challenges that have a direct and positive impact on millions of users worldwide, contributing to Deel's mission of unlocking global opportunity.
• • Your leadership will be vital in driving the technical vision for the wallet infrastructure, ensuring it remains scalable, secure, and compliant as Deel continues its rapid global expansion. This includes staying abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in FinTech and distributed systems.
• • You will be a key player in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team, encouraging knowledge sharing and the adoption of cutting-edge solutions to enhance our platform's capabilities and efficiency.
• • The impact of this role extends beyond technical execution; it involves building trust with our users by ensuring the absolute safety and reliability of their financial transactions, a cornerstone of Deel's value proposition.
• • You will be responsible for mentoring and developing engineers on your team, helping them grow their technical skills and leadership potential, thereby building a strong and sustainable engineering organization.
• • This position offers a chance to work on mission-critical systems that are central to Deel's success, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience at the intersection of technology and global finance.