Team Lead

Summary

Join Deel, a rapidly growing SaaS company transforming the global talent landscape, as a Backend Engineering Manager. Lead and mentor a small engineering team (2+ engineers), while actively contributing to hands-on technical execution. Collaborate directly with clients to understand technical requirements, co-design solutions, and serve as their trusted engineering partner. Write production-level code using Node.js, TypeScript, and RESTful APIs, delivering scalable and reliable backend systems. Represent Deel to clients and vice versa, translating business needs into robust engineering solutions. Lead sprint planning, technical roadmap discussions, and cross-functional collaboration. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence within your team. Deel offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and impact.

Requirements

• 7+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience in fast-paced SaaS, B2B, or enterprise environments
• Proven success working directly with external clients or cross-functional stakeholders
• 2+ years of technical leadership experience — ideally with small or agile teams
• Strong technical foundation in Node.js, TypeScript, RESTful APIs, and SQL/PostgreSQL
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, HR tech, or global compliance platforms
• Familiarity with third-party APIs (e.g., HCM, ERP, or Accounting integrations)
• Prior experience in customer-facing technical roles (e.g., Solutions Engineer, Technical Consultant)

Benefits

• 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