Solution Design Manager

Deel; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 1 282 000 - 1 625 000; Full time

Job summary

A global payroll and HR platform is seeking a Solution Designer to lead and coach their team. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in systems analysis, strong communication skills, and proficiency in .NET framework. Enjoy flexible remote work and competitive pay. Join an inclusive employer committed to diversity.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work including optional WeWork access

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in relevant roles.
• 3+ years' experience in people management.
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach Solution Designers.
• Ensure consistency in requirement documentation and design quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes and methodologies.

Skills

Experience as a Systems Business Analyst or Solution Designer

People management skills

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Tools

.NET framework

Job description

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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 + countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

About The Core Solution Design Team

Our team focuses on the core architectural and functional foundations of Deel's native payroll engine.

We design and maintain scalable solutions that accelerate country localization, ensure compliant payrolls, boost operational efficiency, and drive innovation in the world of payroll.

Manage a team of Solution Designers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions and fostering team growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach Solution Designers.
• Allocate work across the team and monitor progress.
• Ensure consistency in requirement documentation and design quality.
• Act as escalation point for functional design issues.
• Partner with architects to align team outputs with product strategy.
• Ensure constant alignment with Engineering, QA and Global teams on cross functional work and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes and methodologies.
• Implement and maintain solution design practices and processes.
• Ensure technology and AI are leveraged where possible to improve efficiency.
• Adapt processes to fit the evolving environment.
• Bring design knowledge into leadership and practice decisions.

Skills and Competencies

• 6+ years' experience as a Systems Business Analyst or Solution Designer
• 3+ years' experience in people management
• Experience working with software using .
• Net framework is required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams.

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

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 other legally protected characteristics.