Senior Front-End Engineer ( )

Deel; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global payroll and HR platform is seeking a Front-End Engineer to design, develop, and maintain web applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of front-end development experience, strong skills in responsive design, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative remote-first culture. Benefits include competitive pay, stock options, and flexible remote work arrangements.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work

WeWork access

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Front-End development.
• Experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on a major cloud vendor is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software developers, analysts, and architects to plan.
• Document user requirements and develop user stories.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications.

Skills

Responsive and mobile design skills

Strong experience with front-end technologies

Cross-Browser Development

Strong experience with UX/UI

Tools

TypeScript

JavaScript

DevExpress

Jasmine

Karma

Azure Cloud technology stack

Job description

Overview

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. Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform with AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, supporting every worker type in 100 countries to help businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 5000 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 workforce. 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, Capterra, 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 $12 billion valuation and $800 million 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

• Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts, and software architects to plan.
• Ensure the collection and documentation of user requirements, development of user stories, estimates, and work plans.
• Prepare reports, manuals, and other documentation on the status, operation, and maintenance of software.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications built on TypeScript/JavaScript such as DevExpress, Jasmine, Karma.

What you’ll bring

• Responsive and mobile design skills.
• Strong experience with front-end technologies.
• Cross-Browser Development.
• Strong experience with UX/UI.

You’re the Engineer we’re looking for if you

• Excel in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the technologies 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 while 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 by deeply understanding and addressing the impact of your work on our customers.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in Front-End development.
• Extra brownie points if you have experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on a major cloud vendor.
• Exposure to Azure Cloud technology stack is advantageous.
• Understanding or familiarity with related technologies.

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

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

At Deel we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages 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 will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at the nature of the accommodation that you may require to ensure your equal participation.

Compliance and Data

We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.

We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on March 30, 2025.

For more information about our data protection practices please visit our careers page. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here.

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