Team Lead, Engineering, Fintech

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—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Summary

As a Team Lead, Engineering, Fintech, you will lead two cross-functional teams (6-10 members each) to achieve key organizational objectives. You will be responsible for managing and mentoring your teams, as well as application design and web development to drive solutions and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Provide your input at all stages of the Development Lifecycle; Design, coding, testing and production release
• Craft web applications that embody accessibility and TDD best-practices.
• Collaborate closely with design and product teams to create extraordinary product experiences.
• Deliver clean, efficient code in an agile team environment.
• Push boundaries through rapid prototyping and iterative development, always driving innovation.
• Possess a passion for technology and developing cutting-edge, scalable, and robust software systems.
• Design and architect software for distributed systems with high-performance, scalability, and availability demands.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to your team.
• Conduct code reviews to drive the team to excellence in Node and Java web applications.
• Explore new avenues for innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development.

Qualifications

• Expertise in JavaScript (Node.js, React.js) for app design, development, and testing
• Proficient in TypeScript and building apps with RESTful APIs
• Experience leading small teams while staying hands-on
• Passionate about creating exceptional user experiences
• Eager to learn, experiment, and drive innovation
• Skilled in handling cross-browser, cross-platform, and design challenges
• Experienced in writing and executing automated tests (unit, functional, integration)

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.

• 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

• Engineering Leadership
• Fintech Development
• Node.js
• React.js
• TypeScript
• RESTful APIs
• Distributed Systems
• Agile Methodologies
• Team Mentorship
• Automated Testing