Deel

SaaS

SeniorBackendEngineer,Node.js+AWS

Barcelona, Spain; London, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Backend Engineer, Node. js + AWS at Deel. Skills: Node.js, AWS, Backend Development, Scalability, API Development, SQL, PostgreSQL. Collaborate in a Cross-Functional Team. Participate in Product Planning”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver seamless experiences; Deliver robust new features, APIs; Deliver continuously improved products; Deliver top-tier products and services; Deliver high-value outcomes for our clients

Industry & Context.

SaaS
Problems you'll solve

Solving customer problems; Approach challenges with Default Optimism whilst maintaining a balanced perspective

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Expertise in Backend Development, Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, Experience in at least one other server-side language, SQL guru, PostgreSQL, Query optimization, Data migrations, Database modeling, Understanding of object-oriented programming principles, Design patterns, Experience in building and extending classes, Experience in designing systems for scalability, Proven expertise in optimizing systems for large transaction volumes, Handling concurrency, Idempotency, Performance under load, Skilled in building APIs, Input validation, JWT tokens, Ensuring security & scalability through queue-based systems, at least 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer, Excel in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the tech stack mentioned above, Excel in a remote-first environment, Proactive communication, Asynchronous collaboration skills, Successfully worked in distributed teams, Take ownership of projects, Excelling in team environments, Clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, Passionate about solving customer problems with your coding superpowers, Approach challenges with Default Optimism whilst maintaining a balanced perspective, Business-focused approach to software development, Keen eye on delivering high-value outcomes for our clients, Embody our core value of Genuine Care, Understanding how your work impacts our customers

Nice to 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 You'll Do.

Collaborate in a Cross-Functional Team

Participate in Product Planning

Develop and Enhance Features

Collaborate to develop robust new features

Continuously improve our industry-leading products

Help find and fix bugs

Provide an Exceptional

Customer-Centric Experience

Ensure top-tier products and services through quality engineering

customer-focused development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate in a Cross-Functional Team; Work closely with Frontend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers, and QA professionals; Collaborate to develop robust new features, APIs; Thrive in a remote-first environment with proactive communication and asynchronous collaboration skills to ensure alignment and effective teamwork; Successfully worked in distributed teams; Excelling in team environments; Clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Communication Scope

Proactive communication; Asynchronous communication; Clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Take ownership of projects

Full Job Description

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 7,000 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 $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—yo

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