Backend Engineer, NodeJS | Only UTC-6 to UTC-9 time

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.

Backend Engineer

Summary

The Back-End Engineer plays a critical role in enhancing application performance, security, and reliability, enabling Deel to deliver high-quality digital experiences to users.This role focuses on building robust and scalable back-end solutions that support front-end functionalities and ensure seamless data flow. By focusing on back-end development, this role is essential for building the foundation of applications that drive business objectives and enhance user satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Frontend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers, and QA professionals to create seamless experiences.
• From discovery to deployment, we value your input throughout all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Collaborate to develop robust new features, APIs, and continuously improve our industry-leading products. Help find and fix bugs at "Deel Speed."
• Ensure top-tier products and services through quality engineering and attentive, customer-focused development.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Expert knowledge of Node.js and at least one other server side language.
• You’re an expert in JavaScript syntax.
• Database guru who knows the ins and outs of SQL and NoSQL, mainly PostgreSQL and ORM libraries (such as Sequelize)
• Firm understanding of AWS Services such as S3, EKS, SNS and SQS (If you’re a fast learner, knowledge of GCP or Azure would be suitable, too)
• Adheres to business processes and systems to meet the company’s quality requirements.
• Takes personal accountability for service excellence.
• Information security
• Understand their role within the organisation from an information security perspective and commit to
• protecting the organisation’s security information assets.
• Ensures Cost savings and efficiencies in the area of accountability.

Ingénieur Back-End

Résumé

L'Ingénieur Back-End joue un rôle critique dans l'amélioration des performances, de la sécurité et de la fiabilité des applications, permettant à Deel de fournir des expériences numériques de haute qualité aux utilisateurs. Ce rôle se concentre sur la construction de solutions back-end robustes et évolutives qui soutiennent les fonctionnalités front-end et assurent un flux de données transparent. En se concentrant sur le développement back-end, ce rôle est essentiel pour construire la fondation des applications qui favorisent les objectifs commerciaux et améliorent la satisfaction des utilisateurs.

Responsabilités

• Travailler étroitement avec les Ingénieurs Frontend, les Équipes Produit, les Designers et les profes