Team Lead, Engineering

About Deel

Deel is an all‑in‑one payroll and HR platform that helps businesses scale globally by managing pay, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management in one streamlined solution. With AI‑powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries.

Role Overview

As a Team Lead, Engineering at Deel you will guide a cross‑functional team of 6–10 professionals, balancing 50% leadership and 50% hands‑on technical work. You will drive technical excellence, mentor your team, and deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering growth and skill development.
• Design, code, and deliver high‑quality, scalable applications, primarily in Node.js.
• Maintain best practices in development, testing, deployment, and code reviews.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to create exceptional user experiences.
• Plan and execute technical initiatives, balancing short‑term objectives with long‑term system health.
• Promote Agile methodologies to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.
• Coordinate cross‑team efforts and resolve complex, multi‑team technical challenges.
• Represent the engineering team in cross‑functional discussions, aligning technical requirements with business objectives.
• Participate in hiring, performance management, and creating an inclusive, high‑performance culture.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong software engineering fundamentals:
  • Object‑oriented programming (OOP) principles.
  • Experience designing maintainable, scalable systems.
  • Ability to write clean, structured, and testable code.
• Strong SQL skills:
  • Ability to write complex queries from scratch.
  • Deep understanding of data structures and query performance.
• Experience with APIs and distributed systems:
  • Debugging integrations and system interactions.
  • Understanding data flow across services.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, including root‑cause analysis across code, data, and systems.
• Experience working in production environments: handling incidents, debugging issues, and managing escalations.

Leadership Qualities

• Thrives in roles that blend technical expertise and leadership.
• Combines strategic vision with attention to detail in decision‑making.
• Committed to collaboration, continuous learning, and team success.
• Balances immediate goals with long‑term technical health to drive innovation.

Bonus Points

• Experience navigating cross‑browser and cross‑platform development challenges.
• Knowledge of Node.js and JavaScript.
• Contributions to open‑source projects or technical communities.
• Expertise across multiple technical stacks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (gross base) with optional stock grant opportunities.
• Regional benefit programs adapted to local regulations.
• Totally inclusive rewards, including remote work flexibility and optional WeWork access.

At Deel, we're an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applications from qualified candidates, irrespective of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or other legally protected characteristics.