Overview

Team Lead, Engineering, Node.js/Typescript

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. 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, Deel spans more than 100 countries with a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies. We are building the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. Deel has achieved significant milestones and recognition while maintaining strong customer satisfaction and growth metrics.

The Impact You’ll Have

As a Team Lead, Engineering at Deel, you will lead a cross-functional team of 6-10 professionals, with a balance of leadership (50%) and hands-on technical work (50%). You will drive technical excellence, mentor your team, and deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. You will foster collaboration and adopt best practices to ensure the team meets goals and delivers exceptional user experiences.

Get Ready To

Lead with Technical and Team Excellence

• Serve as a technical leader, combining hands-on development with strategic oversight.
• Design, code, and deliver high-quality, scalable applications with Node.js
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance, fostering growth and skill development within the team.
• Ensure best practices in development, testing, and deployment, driving innovation and excellence.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high coding standards and technical quality.

Elevate Team Effectiveness

• Collaborate closely with product and design teams to create extraordinary user experiences.
• Drive technical planning and execution, balancing short-term objectives with long-term system health.
• Promote Agile methodologies to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Strategize and Execute for Impact

• Define and implement technical strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead innovation through rapid prototyping, iterative development, and problem-solving.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Represent your teams in cross-functional discussions, aligning technical requirements with business objectives.

Build Teams and Foster Culture

• Play an active role in hiring and scaling the teams, ensuring alignment with company values.
• Manage performance cycles, provide structured feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
• Champion diversity and foster an environment where all team members thrive.

Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product, design, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless alignment on goals.
• Coordinate efforts across teams to drive complex projects and ensure shared objectives are met.
• Communicate technical challenges, opportunities, and solutions effectively to stakeholders.
• Push back on product decisions when necessary, presenting well-reasoned arguments to prioritize technical health, scalability, and long-term success.
• Resolve complex, multi-team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience with expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and RESTful API design.
• 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring engineers, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical acumen and a track record of building scalable, robust systems.
• Proficiency in automated unit, functional, and integration testing.
• Passion for exceptional user experiences, innovative problem-solving, and technical excellence.
• Experience managing performance reviews and scaling teams in a high-growth environment.

You’re the Leader We’re Looking For if You

• Thrive in environments requiring both technical expertise and leadership.
• Combine strategic vision with attention to detail in decision-making.
• Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and team success.
• Drive innovation while balancing immediate goals with long-term technical health.

Bonus Points

• Experience navigating cross-browser and cross-platform development challenges.
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.
• Knowledge of additional tech stacks or expertise across multiple technical domains.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay 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

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applications from suitably qualified 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.

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Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com.