Backend Engineer, Node.js/typescript

Deel Deel · Enterprise · LATAM · R&D

Deel is a global payroll and HR platform that uses AI-powered tools and its own payroll infrastructure to help businesses scale compliantly. This Backend Engineer role focuses on developing and enhancing features for their industry-leading products, optimizing systems for scalability and high-volume performance, and ensuring a customer-centric experience. The role requires expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and API development, with a focus on building robust, scalable backend systems for a SaaS fintech product.

What you'd actually do

  1. Collaborate in a Cross-Functional Team
  2. Participate in Product Planning
  3. Develop and Enhance Features
  4. Provide an Exceptional, Customer-Centric Experience

Skills

Required

  • Node.js
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Design Patterns
  • API Development
  • Scalability
  • High-Volume Performance
  • Concurrency
  • Idempotency
  • Remote Collaboration
  • Asynchronous Communication

Nice to have

  • SaaS experience
  • Serverless Architecture
  • AWS
  • Fintech Industry knowledge

What the JD emphasized

  • at least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices
  • You're a SQL guru, particularly with PostgreSQL
  • Experience in designing systems for scalability
  • Proven expertise in optimizing systems for large transaction volumes
  • Skilled in building APIs