Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js + AWS)

Join Deel as a Senior Backend Engineer

Deel is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Node.js and AWS to join our dynamic engineering team. As a leading global people platform, Deel simplifies and streamlines every aspect of managing an international workforce. We are looking for a talented engineer who thrives in a remote-first environment and is passionate about building scalable, high-performance systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a Cross-Functional Team: Work closely with frontend engineers, product teams, designers, and QA professionals to create seamless experiences.
• Participate in Product Planning: Engage in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from discovery to deployment.
• Develop and Enhance Features: Collaborate to develop robust new features, APIs, and continuously improve our industry-leading products.
• Provide an Exceptional, Customer-Centric Experience: Ensure top-tier products and services through quality engineering and attentive, customer-focused development.

What You’ll Bring

• Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, along with experience in at least one other server-side language.
• Database Mastery: You're a SQL guru, particularly with PostgreSQL, handling query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling.
• Solid Grasp of OOP and Design Patterns: Strong understanding of object-oriented 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.
• High-Volume 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 queue-based systems.
• Experience: At least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer.

Why Join Deel?

• Remote Work Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely, with access to WeWork spaces where available.
• Competitive Compensation: Our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a company that is doubling its valuation and expanding its global reach.

Extra Brownie Points

• SaaS Experience: Experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on major cloud vendors.
• Serverless Architecture: Experience with serverless architecture on AWS.
• FinTech Knowledge: Understanding of the FinTech industry and its unique challenges.

At Deel, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status. Join us in building a world without hiring borders and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.