Backend Engineer, Node.js/TypeScript | EMEA
Deel · Spain
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $140,000 / year
- Spain
Job highlights
- Develop backend features and APIs with Node.js/TypeScript.
- Optimize SQL databases and design scalable systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams remotely.
- Build high-volume, customer-centric products.
- Contribute to the future of global work.
About the role
Backend Engineer Node.js/TypeScript at Deel
Deel is seeking a Backend Engineer specializing in Node.js and TypeScript to join their EMEA team. This role involves contributing to Deel's all-in-one payroll and HR platform, designed to unlock global opportunities for businesses and individuals. As a fast-growing SaaS company, Deel is at the forefront of transforming the future of work by enabling global talent connections and a more inclusive economy.
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate with Frontend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers, and QA professionals to create seamless user experiences.
- Participate in all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle, from discovery to deployment.
- Develop and enhance robust new features, APIs, and continuously improve industry-leading products.
- Help find and fix bugs rapidly, maintaining
Skills & topics
- Backend Engineer
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- SQL
- PostgreSQL
- API Development
- Scalability
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Software Engineer
- SaaS
- Remote Work
- Global HR Platform
- FinTech
How to get hired
- Research Deel's culture: Understand their mission, values, and impact on global work.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Node.js, TypeScript, SQL, and scalability experience.
- Showcase remote collaboration: Emphasize asynchronous communication and distributed team success.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on OOP, design patterns, and API development.
- Understand their business impact: Connect your skills to Deel's mission of unlocking global opportunities.
Technical preparation
Master Node.js and TypeScript best practices.,Practice SQL query optimization and database modeling.,Build and extend classes using OOP principles.,Design systems for scalability and high volume.
Behavioral questions
How do you collaborate in remote, distributed teams?,Describe a complex technical problem you solved.,How do you prioritize tasks and manage projects?,Explain a technical concept to a non-technical person.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for a Backend Engineer at Deel?
- Deel operates as a fully remote company, so this Backend Engineer position is remote. You will collaborate with distributed teams, requiring strong asynchronous communication skills.
- What are the primary technical skills required for the Backend Engineer role at Deel?
- The core technical skills for this Backend Engineer role include strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, expertise in SQL (particularly PostgreSQL) for database management and optimization, and a solid grasp of OOP and design patterns.
- Does Deel use AI in their hiring process for Backend Engineers?
- Yes, Deel utilizes Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates for roles like the Backend Engineer position. They also use AI for identity verification during assessments. Human oversight is maintained for final hiring decisions.
- What is the experience level expected for this Backend Engineer position?
- Deel is looking for candidates with at least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer, with a focus on backend development using Node.js and TypeScript.
- What makes Deel a unique company to work for as a Backend Engineer?
- Deel is a rapidly growing SaaS company, recognized as the fastest-growing in history. Working here means contributing to the infrastructure of the future of work, impacting millions of lives globally with a $17.3 billion valuation and significant ARR.
- Are there opportunities for career growth as a Backend Engineer at Deel?
- Deel positions itself as a career accelerator. The role offers the chance to tackle complex challenges in the global work revolution, build expertise, and become a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.
- What kind of database experience is necessary for the Backend Engineer role?
- You should be a SQL guru, with specific experience in PostgreSQL. This includes handling query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling.
- Does Deel have specific requirements for handling high-volume transactions as a Backend Engineer?
- Yes, proven expertise in optimizing systems for large transaction volumes, handling concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load is a key requirement for this Backend Engineer role.