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Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js + AWS

Deel· R&D Engineering
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RemoteFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Deel is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer skilled in Node.js and AWS to develop scalable, high-performance backend systems. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and improve Deel’s payroll and HR platform, ensuring security, scalability, and performance.

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, we value your 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.

Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
  • Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, and at least one other server-side language.
  • Database Mastery: Extensive experience with SQL, particularly PostgreSQL, including query optimization, data migrations, and modeling.
  • Solid Grasp of OOP and Design Patterns: Strong understanding of object-oriented principles and experience in building and extending classes.
  • Scalability Focus: Experience designing systems capable of managing rapid growth and high demands.
  • High-Volume Performance: Proven ability to optimize for large transaction volumes, concurrency, idempotency, and load performance.
  • API Development: Skilled in building secure, scalable APIs with features like input validation, JWT tokens, and queue-based systems.

Skills

Required:Node.jsTypeScript/JavaScriptPostgreSQLAPI DevelopmentSystem Design for ScalabilityRemote Collaboration
Nice to have:Problem Solving and Optimism

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work including optional WeWork access.
  • Stock grant opportunities based on role, employment status, and location.
  • Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country.
  • Competitive pay with scalable benefits and rewards.
Last updated Mar 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Deel

The all-in-one HR and payroll platform for global teams

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. 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 120+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Discover how Deel makes global work simple at deel.com.

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