Team Lead, Engineering, Node.js

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About Deel
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.
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:
Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Co. Inc’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.
Impact You’ll Have
As a Team Lead, Engineering at Deel, you will lead a cross‑functional team of 6‑10 professionals, with a balance of leadership (50%) and hands‑on technical work (50%). You will drive technical excellence, mentor your team, and deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment. By fostering collaboration and adopting best practices, you will ensure the team meets organizational goals and delivers exceptional user experiences.
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Lead with Technical and Team Excellence

Serve as a technical leader, combining hands‑on development with strategic oversight.
Design, code, and deliver high‑quality, scalable applications with Node.js.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance, fostering growth and skill development within the team.
Ensure best practices in development, testing, and deployment, driving innovation and excellence.
Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high coding standards and technical quality.

Elevate Team Effectiveness

Collaborate closely with product and design teams to create extraordinary user experiences.
Drive technical planning and execution, balancing short‑term objectives with long‑term system health.
Promote Agile methodologies to enhance team productivity and effectiveness.
Facilitate knowledge sharing, cross‑team collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Strategize and Execute for Impact

Define and implement technical strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
Lead innovation through rapid prototyping, iterative development, and problem‑solving.
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
Represent your teams in cross‑functional discussions, aligning technical requirements with business objectives.

Build Teams and Foster Culture

Play an active role in hiring and scaling the teams, ensuring alignment with company values.
Manage performance cycles, provide structured feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
Champion diversity and foster an environment where all team members thrive.

Lead Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with product, design, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless alignment on goals.
Coordinate efforts across teams to drive complex projects and ensure…