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Backend Engineer, Node.js/TypeScript | EMEA

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Employment type
Full Time,
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9 Jun 2026
Experience level
Midweight
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About Deel

Deel helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere. It's global payroll for employees and contractors from around the world.

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AI Summary

Deel is seeking a Backend Engineer with expertise in Node.js and TypeScript to join their EMEA team. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing and enhancing features, and ensuring high-volume performance. Ideal candidates have strong proficiency in backend development, database mastery with PostgreSQL, and experience in scalability and API development. Deel is a global payroll and HR platform with a distributed team of 7,000 across 100+ countries.

Job Complexity

Easy Hard
AI Insight The role requires at least 4 years of experience and expertise in multiple backend technologies, including Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and scalability, making it challenging but not the hardest.

Salary Analysis

Median
$140,000
US Market
$110,000 – $180,000
AI Insight The offered salary is not specified, but based on the role and market data, the estimated median salary is $140,000, which is competitive for a senior backend engineer position.

Key Skills

Node.js TypeScript PostgreSQL API Development Scalability OOP Design Patterns JWT SQL Backend Development

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am excited to apply for the Backend Engineer position at Deel. With over 4 years of experience in Node.js and TypeScript, I have a strong background in building scalable and high-performance backend systems. I am particularly drawn to Deel's mission of unlocking global opportunity and would love to contribute to your innovative platform.

In my previous role, I led the development of RESTful APIs and optimized PostgreSQL databases for high transaction volumes. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy collaborating with product and design teams to deliver seamless user experiences.

I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills align with Deel's needs. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely, [Your Name]

Can you describe your experience with Node.js and TypeScript? What are some best practices you follow?
I have 4+ years of experience with Node.js and TypeScript. I follow best practices like using async/await for asynchronous operations, proper error handling, and leveraging TypeScript's static typing to catch errors early. I also use ESLint and Prettier for code consistency.
How do you optimize PostgreSQL queries for high-volume systems?
I use indexing, query optimization (e.g., EXPLAIN ANALYZE), and avoid N+1 queries. I also use connection pooling and caching strategies like Redis. For large datasets, I implement pagination and materialized views.
Explain your approach to designing scalable APIs.
I design APIs with RESTful principles, use versioning, and implement rate limiting. I use message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ) for async processing and ensure idempotency. I also use load balancers and horizontal scaling.
Describe a time you had to debug a production issue. What steps did you take?
I first reproduce the issue in a staging environment. I check logs, use monitoring tools like Datadog, and trace requests. I then identify the root cause, apply a hotfix, and conduct a post-mortem to prevent recurrence.
How do you handle concurrency and idempotency in your systems?
I use database transactions and optimistic locking for concurrency. For idempotency, I implement idempotency keys in API endpoints and use unique constraints in the database to prevent duplicate processing.

Who we are is what we do.

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. 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, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We’re not just building software; we’re creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you’ll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people’s working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you’ll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Get Ready To:

  • 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.

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: You’re a SQL guru, particularly with PostgreSQL, handling query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling.

  • Solid Grasp of OOP and Design Patterns: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns, with experience in building and extending classes

  • Scalability Focus: Experience in designing systems for scalability, ensuring they manage rapid growth and increasing demands efficiently.

  • High-Volume Performance: Proven expertise in optimizing systems for large transaction volumes, handling concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load.

  • API Development: Skilled in building APIs, including input validation, JWT tokens, and ensuring security & scalability through queue-based systems.

  • Experience: at least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer foo.

You’re the Engineer We’re Looking for if You:

  • Excel in Application Development: You thrive in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the tech stack mentioned above.

  • Thrive in Remote Collaboration: Excel in a remote-first environment with proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration skills to ensure alignment and effective teamwork. You’ve successfully worked in distributed teams 

  • Blending Autonomy and Collaboration: You take ownership of projects while excelling in team environments, driving shared success.

  • Communicate Complex Ideas Easily: You can clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Solve Problems with Optimism: You’repassionate about solving customer problems with your coding superpowers, and approach challenges with Default Optimism whilst maintaining a balanced perspective

  • Business-Focused Development: You take a business-focused approach to software development, with a keen eye on delivering high-value outcomes for our clients.

  • Genuine Care: You embody our core value of Genuine Care, understanding how your work impacts our customers.

Extra brownie points if you:

  • Have SaaS experience: experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on major cloud vendors.

  • Familiar with Serverless Architecture: experience with serverless architecture on AWS.

  • Understand FinTech: knowledge of the Fintech Industry 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

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage 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.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.
Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

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 [email protected].

As part of our hiring process, we primarily rely on interviews and role-related assessments. In limited cases, we may also consider informal background information relevant to the role, in line with our privacy and fairness obligations.

This application process does utilise Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) and AI systems to assist in evaluating candidates based on experience level, technical skills and qualifications. As a fully remote company, we also utilise AI-powered deepfake and fraud detection technologies to verify the authenticity of candidate identities and interactions during assessments and interviews. This processing is conducted in compliance with applicable Data Protection, AI Governance and Labour Laws. We ensure human oversight is maintained in all final hiring decisions. Your personal data is not used to train AI models. For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

  • For NYC Residents: In accordance with NYC Local Law 144, an independent bias audit has been conducted on AEDT; results are available at Ashby, Covey.

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