Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js + AWS
Deel · EMEA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- EMEA
Job highlights
- Build scalable backend systems with Node.js and AWS.
- Master PostgreSQL for complex data management.
- Develop robust APIs and optimize performance.
- Collaborate in a remote-first, cross-functional team.
- Drive impact in a fast-growing SaaS company.
About the role
About 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. 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 join Deel?
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—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.
Get Ready To:
- Collaborate in a Cross-Functional Team: Work closely with Frontend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers, and QA professionals to create seamless experiences.
- Participate in Product Planning: From discovery to deployment, we value your input throughout all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle
- Develop and Enhance Features: Collaborate to develop robust new features, APIs, and continuously improve our industry-leading products.
- Help find and fix bugs at "Deel Speed."
- Provide an Exceptional, Customer-Centric Experience: Ensure top-tier products and services through quality engineering and attentive, customer-focused development.
What you’ll bring to the Team:
- Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, along with experience in at least one other server-side language.
- Database Mastery: You're a SQL guru, particularly with PostgreSQL, handling query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling.
- Solid Grasp of OOP and Design Patterns: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns, with experience in building and extending classes.
- Scalability Focus: Experience in designing systems for scalability, ensuring they manage rapid growth and increasing demands efficiently.
- High-Volume Performance: Proven expertise in optimizing systems for large transaction volumes, handling concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load.
- API Development: Skilled in building APIs, including input validation, JWT tokens, and ensuring security & scalability through queue-based systems.
- Experience: at least 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
You're the Engineer We're Looking For if You:
- Excel in Application Development: You thrive in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the tech stack mentioned above.
- Thrive in Remote Collaboration: Excel in a remote-first environment with proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration skills to ensure alignment and effective teamwork. You’ve successfully worked in distributed teams.
- Blending Autonomy and Collaboration: You take ownership of projects while excelling in team environments, driving shared success.
- Communicate Complex Ideas Easily: You can clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Solve Problems with Optimism: You’re passionate about solving customer problems with your coding superpowers, and approach challenges with Default Optimism whilst maintaining a balanced perspective.
- Business-Focused Development: You take a business-focused approach to software development, with a keen eye on delivering high-value outcomes for our clients.
- Genuine Care: You embody our core value of Genuine Care, understanding how your work impacts our customers.
Extra brownie points if you:
- Have SaaS experience: experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on major cloud vendors.
- Familiar with Serverless Architecture: experience with serverless architecture on AWS.
- Understand FinTech: knowledge of the Fintech Industry and its unique challenges.
Total Rewards
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs 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.
Key skills/competency
- Node.js
- AWS
- Backend Development
- PostgreSQL
- API Development
- Scalability
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- TypeScript
- Software Engineer
- Fintech
Skills & topics
- Senior Backend Engineer
- Node.js
- AWS
- PostgreSQL
- API Development
- Scalability
- Backend Development
- Software Engineering
- Remote
- SaaS
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Node.js, AWS, PostgreSQL, and 8+ years of backend experience.
- Showcase impact: Quantify achievements in scalability, performance, and API development.
- Demonstrate remote skills: Emphasize asynchronous communication and distributed team success.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Review OOP, design patterns, and SQL optimization.
- Understand Deel's mission: Align your application with their vision for global work.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Backend Engineer role at Deel?
- The Senior Backend Engineer role at Deel is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. Deel fosters a remote-first culture with strong asynchronous collaboration tools and optional WeWork access.
- What are the key technical skills required for this Senior Backend Engineer position?
- Deel seeks expertise in Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript. Proficiency in PostgreSQL for database management, including optimization and modeling, is crucial. Experience with AWS, API development, OOP, and design patterns is also essential.
- How many years of experience are needed for the Senior Backend Engineer role at Deel?
- The Senior Backend Engineer position requires a minimum of 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong focus on backend development using Node.js and related technologies.
- What is Deel's approach to AI and automation in its hiring process?
- Deel utilizes Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to evaluate candidates based on qualifications and skills. They also employ AI for identity verification during assessments and interviews, while ensuring human oversight in final hiring decisions.
- Does Deel consider candidates with Fintech experience for the Senior Backend Engineer role?
- While not strictly required, experience in the Fintech industry is considered a plus for the Senior Backend Engineer role. Knowledge of its unique challenges can provide extra brownie points.
- What does Deel offer in terms of compensation and benefits for this role?
- Deel provides competitive pay, stock grant opportunities, and additional perks and benefits based on role, employment status, and location. They are committed to fair and inclusive total rewards programs.
- How does Deel ensure inclusivity and support for candidates with disabilities?
- Deel is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. They provide accommodations upon request throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities, coordinating through their Talent Acquisition Team.
- What is the company culture like at Deel, especially for a remote team?
- Deel has a globally distributed team of 7,000+ across 100+ countries. They foster a connected, dynamic culture of continuous learning and innovation, emphasizing proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration for their remote workforce.
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