Remote Software Engineering Team Lead (SQL/.NET Core/C# - Remote) with verification

Deel · Ghana · Remote

About the job

Who We Are Is What We Do.

Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

The impact you’ll have as a Team Lead:

As an Engineering Team Lead, you will be responsible for leading a small cross-functional team (5-8 professionals) to meet organizational goals. Roughly 30% of your role will be management/leadership responsibilities, and 70% of the responsibilities will require you to flex your technical skills in application design and web development.

We develop at scale, we innovate rapidly and we put our customers first - Despite our company size, we very much operate like a start-up, so the ability to wear different hats and juggle multiple competing priorities is crucial.

Get ready to:

  • Provide your input at all stages of the Development Lifecycle; Design, coding, testing and production release
  • Craft web applications that embody accessibility and TDD best-practices.
  • Collaborate closely with design and product teams to create extraordinary product experiences.
  • Deliver clean, efficient code in an agile team environment.
  • Push boundaries through rapid prototyping and iterative development, always driving innovation.
  • Possess a passion for technology and developing cutting-edge, scalable, and robust software systems.
  • Design and architect software for distributed systems with high-performance, scalability, and availability demands.
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to your team.
  • Conduct code reviews to drive the team to excellence in .NET Core and C# applications.
  • Explore new avenues for innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development.


The bits and bytes that you’ll bring to your new team:
  • You have expert knowledge of the latest versions of C#/.NET, .NET Core
  • You’re an expert when it comes to applying SOLID Principles
  • You’re a database guru! You know the ins and outs of MS-SQL
  • You have a firm understanding of Azure DevOps (If you’re a fast learner, knowledge of something similar would be suitable, too!)
  • You create RESTful API’s with ease
  • You have worked with Dapper or a similar ORM
  • You have at least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer and at least 3 years people management experience


You're the Team Lead we're looking for if you:
  • Excel in the art of designing, coding, testing, and maintaining enterprise-level applications using Microsoft technologies.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy leading small teams but being hands-on as well comes with ease
  • 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.


Extra brownie points if you:
  • Have experience working with multi-threaded code
  • Have worked with memory caching tools, like Redis
  • Have built and worked with Windows Services
  • Have concurrency and Service Bus experience
  • Have knowledge of the dynamic world of FinTech


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
  • Provided computer equipment tailored to your role
  • 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 WeWork access where available


At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.