Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js / TypeScript) 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 Title: Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js / TypeScript)

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 good understanding of AWS Services such as S3, EKS, SNS and SQS
• You have experience with serverless app architecture on AWS
• 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:

• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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