Senior Frontend Engineer

Deel; Portugal; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible working office membership (IW

Additional country-based perks

Job summary

Deel is hiring a Senior Frontend/Full-Stack Engineer to join a remote-first, global SaaS team. You will design, code, test, and maintain critical features across web platforms, working closely with product, design, and backend engineers.

Your deep knowledge of TypeScript, React.js, and Node.js will drive scalable UX and robust APIs. You’ll thrive in a collaborative culture that values independence and ownership, while contributing to cross-functional initiatives and setting engineering standards

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a frontend or full-stack developer.
• Proficient in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the listed technologies.
• Thrives in a remote-first culture with cross-functional collaboration.
• Able to take ownership and mentor others while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain high-quality frontend and/or full-stack features.
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver robust features.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and establish best practices across the codebase.
• continuously improve performance, reliability, and developer experience.

Skills

TypeScript

React.js

State management

HTML

CSS

Node.js

Tools

Node.js

Job description

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.

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.

Why should you be part of our success story?

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: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Get Ready To

• Be a part of a truly cross-functional team; Backend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers and QA’s
• Participate in product planning (From discovery all the way to deployment); We want your input at all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle!
• Collaborate! Our teams work together to develop robust new features, API’s, continuously improve our industry-leading products and find and fix any bugs at DeelSpeed
• Ensure our customers receive a white-glove experience with our products!

The bits and bytes that you’ll bring to your new team:

• You have expert knowledge of TypeScript and React.js - particularly Class Components, Functional Components and React Hooks
• You have great knowledge of state management tools
• You’re an expert with the essentials, such as HTML and CSS
• You have a firm understanding of server side languages (we use Node.js on the Back-End)
• You have at least 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer
• You are able to advise on best practices and be a thought leader in your field

You're The Engineer We're Looking For If You

• 7+ years of experience as a frontend or full-stack developer
• Excel in the art of designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the tech listed above
• Thrive in a collaborative, remote-first work culture where teamwork, camaraderie, and being Together Everywhere are key
• Embrace independence and take ownership of your projects, yet also excel in a team setting and love to contribute
• Communicate complex ideas with ease and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams of technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Are passionate about solving customer problems with your coding superpowers, and approach challenges with Default Optimism whilst maintaining a balanced perspective in all aspects of your work
• Take a business-focused approach to software development, with a keen eye on delivering high-value outcomes for our clients
• Embody our core value of Genuine Care, deeply understanding and addressing the impact of your work on our customers

Extra Brownie Points If You

• Have experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on a major cloud vendor.
• Have an uncanny ability to create pixel-perfect, visually stunning apps.
• Have honed your skills working in distributed teams and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Are a subscription management and access auditing pro, with a knack for solving complex problems in SaaS products.
• Have knowledge of the dynamic world of FinTech.

Total Rewards

• Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.
• Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market-aligned conversion.
• Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location.
• We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it.

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
• Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG

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.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel welcomes persons with disabilities to apply to any of our open roles. We will provide application and/or interview accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities or other needs. If you require application and/or interview accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via email ([e-mail]) and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation.

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