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Team Lead, Engineering, Node.js

Job Overview

Location

Spain

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Engineering Manager

Date Posted

March 30, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • As a Team Lead, Engineering at Deel, you will lead a cross-functional team of 6-10 engineers, balancing 50% hands-on technical work with 50% leadership responsibilities to drive technical excellence and deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
  • • You will design, code, and deliver high-quality, scalable applications using Node.js, conduct thorough code reviews, and ensure best practices in development, testing, and deployment to maintain high coding standards and technical quality.
  • • You will provide mentorship and technical guidance to foster growth and skill development within the team, while promoting Agile methodologies to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
  • • You will collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to align technical requirements with business objectives, drive technical planning and execution, and represent your team in cross-functional discussions to ensure seamless alignment on goals.
  • • You will play an active role in hiring and scaling the team, manage performance cycles, provide structured feedback, and cultivate a culture of collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning, and engineering excellence that champions diversity and supports professional growth.
  • • You will define and implement technical strategies aligned with organizational goals, lead innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development, identify and mitigate technical risks, and resolve complex multi-team challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines.
  • • You will push back on product decisions when necessary, presenting well-reasoned arguments to prioritize technical health, scalability, and long-term success, while facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across teams.

🎯 Requirements

  • • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience with expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and RESTful API design.
  • • 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring engineers, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  • • Strong technical acumen and a track record of building scalable, robust systems.
  • • Proficiency in automated unit, functional, and integration testing.
  • • Experience managing performance reviews and scaling teams in a high-growth environment.
  • • Passion for exceptional user experiences, innovative problem-solving, and technical excellence.

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Stock grant opportunities dependent on role, employment status, and location.
  • • Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country.
  • • The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.

Skills & Technologies

JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
REST
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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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