Backend Engineer, Node.js/TypeScript | EMEA

Deel is a fast-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company that is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies. As a Backend Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team that collaborates to create seamless experiences, develop and enhance features, and provide an exceptional customer-centric experience.

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 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Excel in Application Development: You thrive in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the tech stack mentioned above.
• Thrive in Remote Collaboration: Excel in a remote-first environment with proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration skills to ensure alignment and effective teamwork.
• Blending Autonomy and Collaboration: You take ownership of projects while excelling in team environments, driving shared success.
• Communicate Complex Ideas Easily: You can clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solve Problems with Optimism: You’re passionate about solving customer problems with your coding superpowers, and approach challenges with Default Optimism whilst maintaining a balanced perspective
• Business-Focused Development: You take a business-focused approach to software development, with a keen eye on delivering high-value outcomes for our clients.
• Genuine Care: You embody our core value of Genuine Care, understanding how your work impacts our customers.

Benefits

• 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