Senior Backend Engineer: Node.js & AWS for Global Platform

Deel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grant opportunities

Remote work flexibility

WeWork access

Job summary

Deel is building scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript in a remote-first environment. You will design, implement, and optimize APIs, focusing on performance and reliability to support Deel’s payroll and HR platform across 150+ countries.

The role requires strong PostgreSQL skills, solid OOP and design patterns, and at least 8 years of software engineering experience. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship high-impact features.

Qualifications

• Expertise in backend development with Node.js/TypeScript.
• Strong PostgreSQL knowledge and data modeling.
• Experience designing scalable, high‑volume systems.
• Solid understanding of OOP and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with frontend, product, and QA to deliver robust features.
• Develop APIs with secure input validation and scalable architecture.
• Improve performance and reliability of critical services.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript/JavaScript

PostgreSQL

API development

Design patterns

OOP

High-volume systems

Job description

Deel is building scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript in a remote-first environment. You will design, implement, and optimize APIs, focusing on performance and reliability to support Deel’s payroll and HR platform across 150+ countries.

The role requires strong PostgreSQL skills, solid OOP and design patterns, and at least 8 years of software engineering experience. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship high-impact features.