Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js + AWS

Position Overview

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. We combine 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 100+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. 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. We are a rapidly growing SaaS company with a team of 5,000+ across 100+ countries.

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not specified

Requirements

• Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices.
• Experience in developing robust new features, APIs, and continuously improving products.
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team with Frontend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers, and QA professionals.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional, customer-centric experience.

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: From discovery to deployment, provide 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.

Company Information

• Company: Deel
• Industry: SaaS (Software as a Service)
• Funding: $12 billion valuation, $800 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
• Recognition: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, Y Combinator’s top companies list
• Customer Satisfaction: 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google
• Team Size: 5,000+
• Languages Spoken: 74