Backend Engineer, Node.js/Typescript

Backend Engineer, Node.js/Typescript Join to apply for the Backend Engineer, Node.js/Typescript role at 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. Key Responsibilities 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, provide 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: experience with PostgreSQL, query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling. Solid grasp of OOP and design patterns: understanding of object‑oriented principles and experience building and extending classes. Scalability focus: experience designing systems for scalability to handle rapid growth and increasing demand. High‑volume performance: proven expertise optimizing systems for large transaction volumes, concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load. API development: skilled in building APIs, input validation, JWT tokens, and ensuring security & scalability through queue‑based systems. At least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer. You’re the engineer we’re looking for if you Excel in application development: design, code, test, and maintain applications using the tech stack above. Thrive in remote collaboration: proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration skills; successful work in distributed teams. Blend autonomy and collaboration: take ownership of projects while excelling in team environments, driving shared success. Communicate complex ideas easily: explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Solve problems with optimism: passion for solving customer problems, approach challenges with optimism, balanced perspective. Business‑focused development: focus on delivering high‑value outcomes for clients. Show genuine care: embody the core value of Genuine Care, understanding how your work impacts customers. Extra brownie points if you Have SaaS experience running 24/7 on major cloud vendors. Are familiar with serverless architecture on AWS. Understand FinTech 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. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Human Resources Services Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement Deel is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible 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 at For more information about our data protection practices, please visit our Privacy Policy. We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes; for positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144. #J-18808-Ljbffr