Senior Backend Engineer Job at Deel

Senior Backend Engineer

Deel

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Job Description:

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Job Responsibility:

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: From discovery to deployment, we value your input throughout all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle
Develop and Enhance Features: Collaborate to develop robust new features, APIs, and continuously improve our industry-leading products. Help find and fix bugs at "Deel Speed."
Provide an Exceptional, Customer-Centric Experience: Ensure top-tier products and services through quality engineering and attentive, customer-focused development

Requirements:

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 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer

Nice to have:

Have SaaS experience: experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on major cloud vendors
Familiar with Serverless Architecture: experience with serverless architecture on AWS
Understand FinTech: knowledge of the Fintech Industry and its unique challenges

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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