Team Lead, Engineering, Fintech

Team Lead, Engineering, FinTech | Deel Join to apply for the Team Lead, Engineering, FinTech role at Deel. 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 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. As the fastest‑growing SaaS company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world‑class companies—breaking down borders that have traditionally limited hiring and career opportunities. In 2024 alone we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries. Scope & Responsibilities Lead the fintech engineering team to design, build, and scale wallet infrastructure for Global Deel users. Work with different teams to integrate wallets with regional banks through PSPs (via APIs), orchestrating pay‑ins and ensuring seamless treasury operations. Collaborate with the Core Accounting team to connect wallets with the General Ledger (GL), ensuring balances are accurate and financial records meet audit standards. Work closely with Compliance, Treasury, and PSP Integration teams to ensure adherence to local regulations (MTL, PI, safeguarding requirements). Provide technical leadership in a global, fast‑paced environment where uptime and precision are critical. Responsible for leading a high‑performing engineering team, including running daily stand‑ups, planning sessions, and backlog grooming. What We’re Looking For Location: Based in EMEA, with high availability for global collaboration. Background: Proven experience as a Team Lead or Manager in payments, banking, accounting, or treasury. FinTech Expertise: Hands‑on wallets, flows of funds, compliance, and regulated money movement. Prior experience at companies like Wise, PayPal, or similar is a strong plus. Technical Skills: JavaScript/Node.js PostgreSQL with Sequelize ORM Strong understanding of distributed systems and API‑driven banking/PSP integrations Leadership: Ability to run projects at scale, mentor engineers, and drive cross‑functional alignment. Mindset: Ownership, detail‑oriented, and mindful of the responsibility of managing other people’s money. Important note: This role will remain technically hands‑on, with responsibilities divided between people management and hands‑on tasks. Why This Role Matters This team is the foundation of Deel’s regulated money movement. The work ensures client funds are safe, compliant, and seamlessly accessible worldwide. 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. 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