Tech Lead, Engineering (Full-Stack/DevOps

Who we are is what we do.

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.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

As an Engineering Tech Lead at Deel, you will be responsible for technical decisions that keep the team's work efficient and in line with the right tools and strategies in place throughout the rest of the company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all projects undertaken by the team, determining technical requirements and communicating them to the team

• Identify risks and come up with contingency plans

• Collaborate closely with design and product teams to create extraordinary product experiences

• Work closely with the Team Lead and Product Manager to ensure that the team’s work is aligned with product goals and delivery timelines

• Demonstrate excellence in product-led software development

• Develop software architecture required to implement the team’s features, meet their objectives and key results (OKRs)

• Provide software development expertise to team members via pair programming and code review

Technologies You Need to Know (3 = Strong requirement, 2 = Good skills, 1 = Familiar with)

• (3) Back-End Engineering:

  • 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.

• (2) DevOps Engineering:

  • AWS or similar cloud experience

  • Kubernetes, Helm and Docker knowledge

  • Strong system design and problem solving skills, we often deal with the “unknown”

  • Strong communication skills

  • You are hands-on troubleshooter

  • You are ready for challenges

• (1) Front-End Engineering:

  • You have expert knowledge of TypeScript and React.js - particularly Class Components, Functional Components and React Hooks

  • You have great knowledge of state management tools

  • You’re an expert with the essentials, such as HTML and CSS

You’d Be a Great Fit If:

• You bring 10+ years of progressive engineering experience with at least 2 years working on complex projects as an individual contributor and/or “Principle” level Engineer.

• You possess a strong product mindset with the ability to apply it to release management instances, combining Engineering expertise with DevOps fundamentals.

• You thrive in a highly collaborative cross-functional environment, actively partnering with Product, Marketing, and Data teams. You're a proactive communicator and strategic thinker, confident in challenging assumptions and contributing to the overall quality of our codebase.

• You maintain a strong technical acumen, capable of providing architectural guidance, unblocking complex engineering challenges, and delivering constructive, high-quality feedback in code reviews.

• You're genuinely energized by data-driven experimentation (A/B testing, multivariate testing) and are adept at navigating and thriving in fast-paced, iterative environments where priorities can evolve rapidly.

• You are biased for action, possessing well-reasoned opinions that drive clarity and build momentum; you naturally identify opportunities and champion solutions.

• You are obsessed with business and user outcomes, moving beyond feature delivery to relentlessly focus on measurable impact and sustainable growth. You consistently connect engineering efforts to tangible value.

Bonus Points if you:

• Proactively contributed to “release management” processes and implementing changes that drive efficiency & scalability.

• Helped set standards for development best practices - we want to keep our codebase high quality and clean as we scale through a high deployment environment.

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. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• 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

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of  race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visitingour careers page.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.
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