Deel
SaaS
TeamLead,Infra(Giger)
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“Team Lead, Infra (Giger) at Deel. Skills: Kubernetes, Infrastructure, Team leadership, Distributed systems, Platform engineering. Build and maintain the Giger sandbox system. Enable engineers to develop, test, and deploy faster”
What You'll Achieve.
Enable engineers to develop, test, and deploy faster than ever; Spin up fully functional, production-like environments in minutes; Ensure stability of the platform for developer sandboxes; Align platform capabilities with business objectives; Ensure shared objectives are met
Industry & Context.
Resolve complex, multi-team technical challenges
Manage on-call shifts, Provide support for engineering in dedicated channels
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of professional software engineering experience with expertise in Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript or Go/Python, 5+ years of experience in infrastructure: AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps, CNCF landscape – not only using it but setting it up and maintaining at scale, 3+ years of experience managing and mentoring engineers, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional distributed teams of 6+ people across multiple timezones, Experience with Postgres/MySQL, Experience with Nats/Kafka and building event-driven architectures on top of it, Proven experience in designing and architecting distributed systems with high-performance, scalability, and availability demands, Experience operating Kubernetes clusters at scale (1000+ nodes, 30k+ pods) – including capacity planning, scheduling, and cost optimization, Experience designing and operating systems that extend Kubernetes – whether by building operators and controllers, integrating and customizing third-party ones or architecting custom platform primitives on top of Kubernetes APIs, Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Nice to Have
Have built internal developer platforms (in-house or with tools like Okteto, Gitpod, Crafting) or Kubernetes operators, Have production experience with Postgres Operators, e. g. CloudNativePG or Zalando, Have multi-region and multi-cloud experience
What You'll Do.
Build and maintain the Giger sandbox system
Enable engineers to develop
Spin up fully functional
production-like environments
Operate the largest Kubernetes cluster at Deel
Build and maintain the control plane
and infrastructure primitives
Lead a focused team of 6-8 engineers
Drive the technical vision for the developer sandbox platform
Own the architecture and execution of the Giger platform
Stay close to the architecture
code and infrastructure
Provide support to engineers
Serve as a leader of a distributed team driving decision-making
architecture reviews and ensuring day-to-day operations
Provide mentorship and technical guidance
fostering growth and skill development within the team
Ensure best practices in development
driving innovation and excellence
Manage on-call shifts and provide support for engineering in dedicated channels
maintain and ensure stability of the platform for developer sandboxes from control plane to the underlying infrastructure within each sandbox
Strategize and Execute for Impact
Define and drive the technical roadmap for the Giger platform in alignment with organizational goals
Lead innovation in developer sandbox infrastructure: faster spin-up
smarter resource utilization
richer self-service capabilities
cell-based multi-region architecture
Represent Giger in cross-functional discussions
aligning platform capabilities with business objectives
Make principled architectural decisions on cost
and reliability at scale
Build Teams and Foster Culture
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
Hire selectively as the team grows
partner with recruiting on the current open roles
Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with DevOps
DBA and InfoSec teams to align on organizational goals
Coordinate efforts across teams to drive complex projects and ensure shared objectives are met
Communicate technical challenges
and solutions effectively to stakeholders
multi-team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead a distributed team of 6-8 engineers across multiple timezones; Drive decision-making, architecture reviews and ensuring day-to-day operations; Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning, and engineering excellence; Champion diversity and foster an environment where all team members thrive; Work closely with DevOps, DBA and InfoSec teams to align on organizational 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
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; Communicate technical challenges, opportunities, and solutions effectively to stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Define and drive the technical roadmap, Manage performance cycles, Coordinate efforts across teams to drive 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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