Engineering Team Lead, Deel

• 7+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience in fast-paced SaaS, B2B, or enterprise environments
• 2+ years of technical leadership experience — ideally with small or agile teams
• Strong technical foundation in Node.js, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, and SQL/PostgreSQL
• Proven success working directly with external clients or cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially with non-technical audiences
• Experience mentoring engineers and setting best practices for backend development
• A bias for action, ownership, and solving customer problems end-to-end
• Enjoy blending engineering depth with client-facing impact
• Thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and take initiative
• Think strategically while diving deep into the technical details
• Communicate effectively across disciplines — from backend logic to business value

Desirable

• Lead with Technical and Client-Centric Excellence
• Guide and grow a small engineering team (2+ engineers), balancing leadership and mentorship with hands-on technical execution
• Collaborate directly with clients to understand technical requirements, co-design solutions, and act as their trusted engineering partner
• Write production-level code primarily using Node.js, TypeScript, and RESTful APIs
• Deliver scalable, performant, and reliable backend systems while addressing client-specific needs and use cases
• Conduct code reviews and uphold high standards in development, testing, and deployment
• Represent Deel to Clients — and Clients to Deel
• Serve as a technical advisor to enterprise clients, supporting onboarding, integration, and post-sale expansion
• Translate business requirements into robust engineering solutions and feed real-world client insights into product planning
• Work closely with Product Managers, Solutions Engineers, and Backend/Frontend teams to deliver both custom and scalable platform improvements
• Ensure the best possible customer experience by solving technical issues quickly and thoroughly
• Drive Strategy and Execution
• Lead sprint planning, technical roadmap discussions, and cross-functional collaboration to align client expectations with backend delivery
• Identify technical risks and proactively manage mitigation strategies
• Innovate through rapid prototyping, iterative development, and automation
• Foster Culture and Growth
• Hire, mentor, and support the professional development of your team members
• Champion a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence
• Cultivate an inclusive team environment where people feel empowered and supported