Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js + Go)

Join Deel as a Senior Backend Engineer

About Deel

Deel is a leading global people platform that simplifies managing an international workforce. We provide a comprehensive suite of HR tools, payroll solutions, and compliance expertise, enabling companies to scale globally with unmatched speed and flexibility. With over 25,000 companies worldwide relying on Deel, we are at the forefront of the international payroll and compliance market.

Role Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Deel, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, product teams, designers, and QA professionals, to create seamless experiences for our users.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate in a Cross-Functional Team: Work closely with various teams to ensure a seamless integration of backend services.
Participate in Product Planning: Engage in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from discovery to deployment.
Develop and Enhance Features: Build robust new features and APIs, continuously improving 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 and TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, along with experience in at least one other server-side language.
Database Mastery: Proficient in SQL, 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.
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.
API Development: Skilled in building APIs, including input validation, JWT tokens, and ensuring security & scalability through queue-based systems.
Experience: At least 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer.

Extra Brownie Points

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

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Why Join Deel?

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities, and perspectives.

Join us in our mission to build a world without hiring borders and connect exceptional talent with great companies.