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Backend Engineer, Node.js/TypeScript | EMEA

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Deel

28d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Berlin
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need 4+ years in backend development with Node.js/TypeScript, SQL expertise, OOP/design patterns knowledge, and SaaS & FinTech experience. Familiarity with serverless architecture is essential.
  • You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust features and APIs, participate in product planning, and ensure a customer-centric experience through quality engineering.

Requirements

  • Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, along with experience in at least one other server-side language.
  • Database Mastery: You're a SQL guru, particularly with PostgreSQL, handling query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling.
  • Solid Grasp of OOP and Design Patterns: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns, with experience in building and extending classes.
  • Scalability Focus: Experience in designing systems for scalability, ensuring they manage rapid growth and increasing demands efficiently.
  • High-Volume Performance: Proven expertise in optimizing systems for large transaction volumes, handling concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load.
  • API Development: Skilled in building APIs, including input validation, JWT tokens, and ensuring security & scalability through queue-based systems.
  • Experience: at least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
  • Excel in Application Development: You thrive in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the tech stack mentioned above.
  • Thrive in Remote Collaboration: Excel in a remote-first environment with proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration skills to ensure alignment and effective teamwork. You’ve successfully worked in distributed teams.
  • Blending Autonomy and Collaboration: You take ownership of projects while excelling in team environments, driving shared success.
  • Communicate Complex Ideas Easily: You can clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Solve Problems with Optimism: You’re passionate about solving customer problems with your coding superpowers, and approach challenges with Default Optimism whilst maintaining a balanced perspective.
  • Business-Focused Development: You take a business-focused approach to software development, with a keen eye on delivering high-value outcomes for our clients.
  • Genuine Care: You embody our core value of Genuine Care, understanding how your work impacts our customers.
  • Have SaaS experience: experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on major cloud vendors.
  • Familiar with Serverless Architecture: experience with serverless architecture on AWS.
  • Understand FinTech: knowledge of the Fintech Industry and its unique challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate in a Cross-Functional Team: Work closely with Frontend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers, and QA professionals to create seamless experiences.
  • Participate in Product Planning: From discovery to deployment, we value your input throughout all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Develop and Enhance Features: Collaborate to develop robust new features, APIs, and continuously improve our industry-leading products. Help find and fix bugs at "Deel Speed."
  • Provide an Exceptional, Customer-Centric Experience: Ensure top-tier products and services through quality engineering and attentive, customer-focused development.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer flexibility for remote work, including optional WeWork access.

What programming languages should I be proficient in for this role?

You should have strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, along with experience in at least one other server-side language.

Is experience in working with databases required?

Yes, you should have mastery in SQL, particularly with PostgreSQL, including skills in query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling.

What is the experience requirement for this position?

You are expected to have at least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer.

Will I be working with cross-functional teams?

Yes, you will collaborate closely with Frontend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers, and QA professionals.

Is knowledge of APIs necessary for this role?

Yes, you should be skilled in building APIs, including input validation and ensuring security and scalability.

What qualities do you look for in a candidate?

We are looking for candidates who excel in application development, thrive in remote collaboration, blend autonomy with collaboration, and communicate complex ideas easily.

Is there any preference for experience in specific industries?

Yes, extra brownie points are given for candidates with SaaS experience or familiarity with the Fintech industry.

Are there opportunities for stock grants?

Yes, stock grant opportunities are dependent on your role, employment status, and location.

Does Deel have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Deel is an equal-opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Deel helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere. It's global payroll for employees and contractors from around the world.

Finance
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2019
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Deel is the all-in-one HR platform for global teams. It helps companies simplify every aspect of managing an international workforce, from culture and onboarding, to local payroll and compliance. Deel works for independent contractors and full-time employees in more than 150 countries, compliantly. And getting set up takes just a few minutes. Today, Deel serves over 15,000 customers from SMBs to publicly traded companies.