Team Lead, Engineering

Deel is the all‑in‑one payroll and HR platform for global teams, enabling businesses to scale smarter, faster and more compliantly across 150+ countries. We build AI‑powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure to support every worker type in the world. The Impact You’ll Have As a Team Lead, Engineering, you will helm a cross‑functional squad of 6–10 professionals, balancing 50% leadership with 50% hands‑on technical work. You will champion technical excellence, mentor your team and deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a fast‑paced, startup‑like environment. Responsibilities 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 team 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. 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 shared objectives are met. Communicate technical challenges, opportunities and solutions effectively to stakeholders. Push back on product decisions when necessary, presenting well‑reasoned arguments to prioritize technical health, scalability and long‑term success. Resolve complex, multi‑team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines. Must‑have (non‑negotiable technical bar) Strong software engineering fundamentals: Solid understanding of 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 working with APIs and distributed systems: Debugging integrations and system interactions. Understanding data flow across services. Strong problem‑solving ability: Root cause analysis across code, data and systems. Experience working in production environments: Handling incidents, debugging issues and managing escalations. You’re the Leader We’re Looking For if You Thrive in environments requiring both technical expertise and leadership. Combine strategic vision with attention to detail in decision‑making. Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, continuous learning and team success. Drive innovation while balancing immediate goals with long‑term technical health. Bonus Points Experience navigating cross‑browser and cross‑platform development challenges. Knowledge with Node.js, JS. Contributions to open‑source projects or technical communities. Knowledge of additional tech stacks or expertise across multiple technical domains. 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. Equal‑Opportunity Employer 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. Deel provides accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. J-18808-Ljbffr