Deel
Team Lead, Engineering, Node.js
Join our team at Deel, a global payroll and HR platform for teams spanning more than 100 countries. We unlock opportunity for everyone by delivering HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management in one seamless solution. Our mission is to make work simpler and more inclusive for teams worldwide.
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. We combine HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform, supported by AI‑powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure that works in 150+ countries.
The Impact You’ll Have As a Team Lead, Engineering you will lead a cross‑functional team of 6‑10 professionals, balancing 50% leadership and 50% hands‑on technical work. You will drive technical excellence, mentor the team, and deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment.
Lead with Technical and Team Excellence
Serve as a technical leader, combining hands‑on development with strategic oversight.
Design, code, 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, testing, and deployment, driving innovation and excellence.
Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high coding standards and technical quality.
Elevate Team Effectiveness
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.
Strategize and Execute for Impact
Define and implement technical strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
Lead innovation through rapid prototyping, iterative development, and problem‑solving.
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
Represent your team in cross‑functional discussions, aligning technical requirements with business objectives.
Build Teams and Foster Culture
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.
Culture of collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
Champion diversity and foster an environment where all team members thrive.
Lead Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with product, design, and other engineering teams to align 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.
Push back on product decisions when necessary, prioritizing technical health and scalability.
Resolve complex, multi‑team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines.
What You’ll Bring
10+ years of professional software engineering experience with expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and RESTful API design.
2+ years of experience managing and mentoring engineers, with a proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
Strong technical acumen and a track record of building scalable, robust systems.
Proficiency in automated unit, functional, and integration testing.
Passion for exceptional user experiences, innovative problem‑solving, and technical excellence.
Experience managing performance reviews and scaling teams in a high‑growth environment.
You’re the Leader We’re Looking For if You
Thrive in environments requiring both technical expertise and leadership.
Combine strategic vision with attention to detail in decision‑making.
Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and team success.
Drive innovation while balancing immediate goals with long‑term technical health.
Bonus Points
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.
Total Rewards Our workforce receives fair and competitive pay, scalable benefits, rewards, and perks that reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
Some things you’ll enjoy
Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status, and location.
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.
At Deel, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email recruiting@deel.com.
We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes, and for positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.
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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. We combine HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform, supported by AI‑powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure that works in 150+ countries.
The Impact You’ll Have As a Team Lead, Engineering you will lead a cross‑functional team of 6‑10 professionals, balancing 50% leadership and 50% hands‑on technical work. You will drive technical excellence, mentor the team, and deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment.
Lead with Technical and Team Excellence
Serve as a technical leader, combining hands‑on development with strategic oversight.
Design, code, 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, testing, and deployment, driving innovation and excellence.
Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high coding standards and technical quality.
Elevate Team Effectiveness
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.
Strategize and Execute for Impact
Define and implement technical strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
Lead innovation through rapid prototyping, iterative development, and problem‑solving.
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
Represent your team in cross‑functional discussions, aligning technical requirements with business objectives.
Build Teams and Foster Culture
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.
Culture of collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
Champion diversity and foster an environment where all team members thrive.
Lead Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with product, design, and other engineering teams to align 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.
Push back on product decisions when necessary, prioritizing technical health and scalability.
Resolve complex, multi‑team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines.
What You’ll Bring
10+ years of professional software engineering experience with expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and RESTful API design.
2+ years of experience managing and mentoring engineers, with a proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
Strong technical acumen and a track record of building scalable, robust systems.
Proficiency in automated unit, functional, and integration testing.
Passion for exceptional user experiences, innovative problem‑solving, and technical excellence.
Experience managing performance reviews and scaling teams in a high‑growth environment.
You’re the Leader We’re Looking For if You
Thrive in environments requiring both technical expertise and leadership.
Combine strategic vision with attention to detail in decision‑making.
Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and team success.
Drive innovation while balancing immediate goals with long‑term technical health.
Bonus Points
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.
Total Rewards Our workforce receives fair and competitive pay, scalable benefits, rewards, and perks that reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
Some things you’ll enjoy
Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status, and location.
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.
At Deel, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email recruiting@deel.com.
We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes, and for positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.
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