Deel
SaaS
TeamLead,Engineering
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“Team Lead, Engineering at Deel. Skills: technical leadership, team leadership, hands-on development, scalable applications, mentorship, best practices, Agile methodologies, technical strategies, innovation, problem-solving, hiring, performance management, collaboration. Serve as a technical leader, combining hands-on development with strategic oversight.. Design, code, and deliver high-quality, scalable applications with Node.js”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver scalable, innovative solutions; ensure the team meets organizational goals; delivers exceptional user experiences; drive meaningful impact; building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader
Industry & Context.
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.
Serve as a technical leader
combining hands-on development with strategic oversight.
and deliver high-quality
scalable applications with Node.js
Provide mentorship and technical guidance
fostering growth and skill development within the team.
Ensure best practices in development
driving innovation and excellence.
Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high coding standards and technical quality.
Collaborate closely with product and design teams to create extraordinary user experiences.
Drive technical planning and execution
balancing short-term objectives with long-term system health.
Promote Agile methodologies to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.
Facilitate knowledge sharing
cross-team collaboration
and continuous improvement.
Define and implement technical strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
Lead innovation through rapid prototyping
iterative development
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
Represent your teams in cross-functional discussions
aligning technical requirements with business objectives.
Play an active role in hiring and scaling the teams
ensuring alignment with company values.
Manage performance cycles
provide structured feedback
and support the professional growth of team members.
Cultivate a culture of collaboration
and engineering excellence.
Champion diversity and foster an environment where all team members thrive.
and other engineering teams to ensure seamless alignment on goals.
Coordinate efforts across teams to drive complex projects and ensure shared objectives are met.
Communicate technical challenges
and solutions effectively to stakeholders.
Push back on product decisions when necessary
presenting 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 to create extraordinary user experiences.; Facilitate knowledge sharing, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement.; Represent your teams in cross-functional discussions, aligning technical requirements with business objectives.; Partner with product, design, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless alignment on goals.; Coordinate efforts across teams to drive complex projects and ensure shared objectives are met.; Communicate technical challenges, opportunities, and solutions effectively to stakeholders.; Resolve complex, multi-team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines.
Communication Scope
Communicate technical challenges, opportunities, and solutions effectively to stakeholders.; Push back on product decisions when necessary, presenting well-reasoned arguments to prioritize technical health, scalability, and long-term success.
Process & Methodology
Drive technical planning and execution, balancing short-term objectives with long-term system health., Promote Agile methodologies to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.
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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