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Deel

Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js + AWS

Deel, Italy, New York, United States

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Deel . 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. 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, Deel spans more than 100 countries, with a dynamic culture that drives learning and innovation for our customers. As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 Deel 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 wherever they are. Responsibilities

Collaborate in a cross-functional team with Frontend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers, and QA professionals to create seamless experiences. Participate in product planning from discovery to deployment, contributing throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Develop and enhance features, APIs, and continuously improve Deel’s products; identify and fix bugs quickly. Provide an exceptional, customer-centric engineering experience through quality assurance and attentive development. What you’ll bring to the Team

Expertise in Backend Development with Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript best practices; experience with at least one other server-side language. Database mastery with PostgreSQL, including query optimization, data migrations, and data modeling. Solid grasp of object-oriented programming and design patterns; experience building and extending classes. Experience designing systems for scalability to handle rapid growth and increasing demands. Proven ability to optimize systems for high transaction volumes, including concurrency and idempotency concerns. API development experience with input validation, JWT authentication, and scalable, secure architectures (including queue-based systems). 8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer. You're the Engineer We're Looking for if You

Excel in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the stated tech stack. Thrive in a remote-first environment with proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration. Balance autonomy with collaboration to drive shared success. Communicate complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Approach problems with optimism while keeping a balanced perspective. Apply a business-focused mindset to software development to deliver high-value outcomes. Demonstrate genuine care for customers and the impact of your work. Extra brownie points if you

Have SaaS experience with 24/7 products on major cloud vendors. Are familiar with serverless architecture on AWS. Understand FinTech and its unique challenges. Total Rewards

Deel offers fair and competitive pay with scalable benefits and perks to reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. Benefits and Perks

Stock grant opportunities dependent on role, employment status, and location. Additional perks based on employment status and country. Remote work flexibility, including optional WeWork access. Additional Information

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We provide accommodations upon request during recruitment. If accommodations are needed, inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com. Our careers page contains up-to-date job listings. We may use Covey as part of our hiring and assessment processes, including compliance with applicable laws and NYC Local Law 144 for positions in New York City. For more information about data protection practices, see our Privacy Policy and related resources. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Engineering and Information Technology Industries

Human Resources Services

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