Job Url: https://www.remoterocketship.com/company/deel/jobs/team-lead-engineering-node-js-typescript-united-states-remote Job Description: Deel Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Deel is a comprehensive global people platform designed to help companies expand their operations internationally with ease and in full compliance. The platform offers a suite of solutions that simplify hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance management for global workforces. Deel enables businesses to hire worldwide without needing to open local entities, manage global payrolls, and ensure compliance with local laws, all from a unified platform. With support for over 150 countries, Deel also provides immigration assistance, IT operations management, and extensive integration capabilities to streamline HR processes and enhance workforce management across diverse geographic locations. Payment Services • independent contractors • remote hiring • remote work • financial service 1001 - 5000 employees Founded 2018 ☁️ SaaS 📋 Compliance 👥 HR Tech 💰 $50M Venture Round on 2022-05 Team Lead, Engineering, Node.js/Typescript 3 hours ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔙 Backend Engineer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Cloud JavaScript Node.js TypeScript Apply Now Receive Emails with Similar Jobs Report problem 📋 Description • Lead a cross-functional team of 6-10 professionals, balancing leadership (50%) and hands-on technical work (50%). You will drive technical excellence, mentor your team, and deliver scalable, innovative solutions in a fast-paced, startup-like environment. By fostering collaboration and adopting best practices, you will ensure the team meets organizational goals and delivers exceptional user experiences. • Get Ready To: Lead with Technical and Team Excellence: Serve as a technical leader, combining hands-on development with strategic oversight. • Design, code, and deliver high-quality, scalable applications with Node.js • Provide mentorship and technical guidance, fostering growth and skill development within the team. • Ensure best practices in development, testing, and deployment, driving innovation and excellence. • Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high coding standards and technical quality. • Elevate Team Effectiveness: Collaborate closely with product and design teams to create extraordinary user experiences. • Drive technical planning and execution, balancing short-term objectives with long-term system health. • Promote Agile methodologies to enhance team productivity and effectiveness. • Facilitate knowledge sharing, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Strategize and Execute for Impact: Define and implement technical strategies in alignment with organizational goals. • Lead innovation through rapid prototyping, iterative development, and problem-solving. • Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery. • Represent your teams in cross-functional discussions, aligning technical requirements with business objectives. • Build Teams and Foster Culture: Play an active role in hiring and scaling the teams, ensuring alignment with company values. • Manage performance cycles, provide structured feedback, and support the professional growth of team members. • Cultivate a culture of collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning, and engineering excellence. • Champion diversity and foster an environment where all team members thrive. • Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product, design, and other engineering teams to ensure seamless alignment on goals. • Coordinate efforts across teams to drive complex projects and ensure shared objectives are met. • Communicate technical challenges, opportunities, and solutions effectively to stakeholders. • Push back on product decisions when necessary, presenting well-reasoned arguments to prioritize technical health, scalability, and long-term success. • Resolve complex, multi-team technical challenges by fostering collaboration across disciplines. 🎯 Requirements • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience with expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and RESTful API design. • 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring engineers, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. • Strong technical acumen and a track record of building scalable, robust systems. • Proficiency in automated unit, functional, and integration testing. • Passion for exceptional user experiences, innovative problem-solving, and technical excellence. • Experience managing performance reviews and scaling teams in a high-growth environment. • Thrive in environments requiring both technical expertise and leadership. • Combine strategic vision with attention to detail in decision-making. • Demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, continuous learning, and team success. • Drive innovation while balancing immediate goals with long-term technical health. 🏖️ Benefits • 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