Backend Engineer (Node.js / TypeScript) Job at Deel

Deel is a global payroll solution that helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere. Using a tech-enabled self serve process, you can now hire independent contractors or full-time employees in over 150 countries, compliantly and in minutes. Today, Deel serves 4,500+ customers from SMBs to publicly traded companies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Backend Engineer (Node.js / TypeScript)
Job Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Engineering

Job Description
Get ready to:

• Be a part of a truly cross-functional team; Frontend 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 Deel Speed.
• Ensure our customers receive a white-glove experience with our products!.

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

• You have expert knowledge of Node.js and at least one other server side language.
• You’re an expert in JavaScript/Typescript syntax
• You’re a database guru! You know the ins and outs of SQL and NoSQL, mainly PostgreSQL and ORM libraries (such as Sequelize)
• You have a firm understanding of AWS Services such as S3, EKS, SNS and SQS (If you’re a fast learner, knowledge of GCP or Azure would be suitable, too!)
• You have at least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer.

You're the Engineer we're looking for if you:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 experience with serverless app architecture on AWS.
• Have honed your skills working in distributed teams and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Have knowledge of the dynamic world of FinTech.