Overview
Backend Engineer (Fintech Platform) – Belgium based role at Deel. Join to apply for the Backend Engineer (Fintech Platform) 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. 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 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why Deel? Deel is the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies and building the infrastructure for the future of work. As part of our mission, we’re building our own financial infrastructure — including a global, cross-border payment system. We already process billions of dollars in payouts annually, empowering hundreds of thousands of workers and serving tens of thousands of businesses worldwide. What You’ll Do
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, contribute throughout all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle. Develop and Enhance Features: Build robust new features, APIs, and continuously improve products. Help find and fix bugs quickly. Provide an Exceptional, Customer-Centric Experience: Ensure top-tier products through quality engineering and customer-focused development. Solve fintech problems: Build modern, resilient systems that power Deel’s financial infrastructure at global scale. Build at scale: Design and evolve APIs, services, and infrastructure to support high-transaction volumes. Must Have
Professional experience in fintech or financial domains: payments, accounting, exchanges, banking, or crypto. Experience in or with systems for financial-focused companies. Familiarity with compliance-sensitive environments: KYC, AML, transaction monitoring, or regulatory reporting. What You Bring
Solid Backend Development Skills: Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript, with server-side knowledge. Experience with at least one additional backend language is a plus. Strong SQL Foundation: Proficient with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases, complex queries, migrations, and data model design. Understanding of OOP and design patterns. Hands-on API Development: Built and maintained RESTful APIs, input validation, authentication (JWT or similar), and async processing with queues. Performance-Aware: Understanding of concurrency, idempotency, and scalable code under moderate load. Team Contributor: 3+ years of backend or full-stack experience, ideally in product-focused or startup environments. You’re a Great Fit If You
Enjoy designing, coding, testing, and maintaining high-quality applications. Excel in remote, async collaboration and distributed teams. Take ownership and collaborate toward shared success. Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Approach problems with optimism and user-centric thinking. Deliver business value through product-focused development. Embody Deel’s core value of Genuine Care. Bonus Points
Experience with SaaS products running 24/7. Familiarity with serverless architecture on AWS. Understanding of fintech industry challenges and constraints. Experience in treasury, FX, reconciliation, or accounting software. Built or integrated payment gateways, exchanges, or ledgers. Exposure to compliance and audit-focused systems like SOC2, SOX. Total Rewards
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay and scalable benefits. Our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. Some things you’ll enjoy
Stock grant opportunities dependent on role, employment status and location Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We provide accommodations on request during recruitment for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com. We use Covey as part of our hiring processes. For more information about our data protection practices, please visit our Privacy Policy. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Human Resources Services
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