Deel

SaaS

TeamLead,Engineering

Granada, Spain FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Team Lead, Engineering at Deel. Skills: technical leadership, team leadership, hands-on development, scalable applications, mentorship, best practices, code reviews, Agile methodologies, technical strategies, innovation, problem-solving, hiring, performance management, collaboration, cross-functional alignment. Lead a cross-functional team of 6-10 professionals. Drive technical excellence”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver scalable, innovative solutions; Ensure the team meets organizational goals; Deliver exceptional user experiences; Enhance team productivity and effectiveness; Ensure successful delivery; Align technical requirements with business objectives; Ensure shared objectives are met; prioritize technical health, scalability, and long-term success

Industry & Context.

SaaS
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving ability; Root cause analysis across code, data, and systems; problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

software engineering fundamentals, Solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, Experience designing maintainable, scalable systems, Ability to write clean, structured, and testable code, SQL skills, Ability to write complex queries from scratch, Deep understanding of data structures and query performance/impact, Experience working with APIs and distributed systems, Debugging integrations and system interactions, Understanding data flow across services, problem-solving ability, Root cause analysis across code, data, and systems, Experience working in production environments, Handling incidents, debugging issues, and managing escalations

Nice to Have

Experience navigating cross-browser and cross-platform development challenges, Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities, Knowledge of additional tech stacks or expertise across multiple technical domains

What You'll Do.

Lead a cross-functional team of 6-10 professionals

Drive technical excellence

Foster collaboration and adopt best practices

Ensure the team meets organizational goals

Deliver exceptional user experiences

Serve as a technical leader

Combine hands-on development with strategic oversight

and deliver high-quality

scalable applications with Node.js

Provide mentorship and technical guidance

Foster growth and skill development within the team

Ensure best practices in development

Drive innovation and excellence

Conduct thorough code reviews

Maintain high coding standards and technical quality

Collaborate closely with product and design teams

Create extraordinary user experiences

Drive technical planning and execution

Balance short-term objectives with long-term system health

Promote Agile methodologies

Enhance team productivity and effectiveness

Facilitate knowledge sharing

Facilitate cross-team collaboration

Facilitate continuous improvement

Define and implement technical strategies

Align technical strategies with organizational goals

Lead innovation through rapid prototyping

iterative development

Identify technical risks

Implement mitigation strategies

Ensure successful delivery

Represent your teams in cross-functional discussions

Align technical requirements with business objectives

Play an active role in hiring and scaling the teams

Ensure alignment with company values

Manage performance cycles

Provide structured feedback

Support the professional growth of team members

Cultivate a culture of collaboration

and engineering excellence

Foster an environment where all team members thrive

and other engineering teams

Ensure seamless alignment on goals

Coordinate efforts across teams

Drive complex projects

Ensure shared objectives are met

Communicate technical challenges

and solutions effectively to stakeholders

Push back on product decisions when necessary

Present well-reasoned arguments to prioritize technical health

and long-term success

multi-team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with product and design teams; Facilitate knowledge sharing; Facilitate cross-team collaboration; Represent your teams in cross-functional discussions; Partner with product, design, and other engineering teams; Ensure seamless alignment on goals; Coordinate efforts across teams; Resolve complex, multi-team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines

Communication Scope

Communicate technical challenges, opportunities, and solutions effectively to stakeholders

Process & Methodology

technical planning, execution, balancing short-term objectives with long-term system health, Agile methodologies, driving complex 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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