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, code reviews, Agile methodologies, technical strategies, problem-solving, hiring, performance management, collaboration, communication. 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; delivers exceptional user experiences; ensure successful delivery
Industry & Context.
problem-solving; Root cause analysis across code, data, and systems; problem-solving ability
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, Knowledge with Nodejs, JS, 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
Ensure the team meets organizational goals
Deliver exceptional user experiences
and maintain the orchestration UI
and data synchronization pipelines
Serve as a technical leader
and deliver high-quality
scalable applications with Node.js
Provide mentorship and technical guidance
Ensure best practices in development
Conduct thorough code reviews
Drive technical planning and execution
Balance short-term objectives with long-term system health
Define and implement technical strategies
Lead innovation through rapid prototyping
iterative development
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies
Play an active role in hiring and scaling the teams
Manage performance cycles
Provide structured feedback
Support the professional growth of team members
Champion diversity and foster an environment where all team members thrive
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead a cross-functional team; Collaborate closely with product and design teams; Facilitate knowledge sharing, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement; Represent your teams in cross-functional discussions; 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; 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
Process & Methodology
Drive technical planning and execution, Balance short-term objectives with long-term system health, Define and implement technical strategies, Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies
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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