Backend Engineer

About Alaan
Alaan is an AI-native finance platform for businesses in the Middle East. The platform combines corporate cards, expense management, cross-border payments, accounting automation, treasury, business banking*, and more, with AI doing the work finance teams used to do by hand: coding transactions, chasing approvals and receipts, flagging policy breaches, placing treasury deposits, and closing the books.
Our mission is to simplify finance for businesses so they can save time and money.
Over 3,000 businesses use Alaan, from first-time founders to enterprises like Careem, G42, Tabby, Al Barari, and Rivoli. Since 2022, they have saved more than 2.2 million hours of manual finance work.
Alaan has raised $55Mn to date, including one of the largest Series A rounds in Middle East history, backed by Peak XV (formerly Sequoia India), Y Combinator, 468 Capital, and 885 Capital, among others. Headquartered in Dubai, Alaan has more than 250 employees across its Dubai, Riyadh, and Bangalore offices, with a team that comes from Careem, McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Revolut, Rippling, and the world’s leading firms.
Alaan has been named to the Forbes Fintech 50 list, UAE Future 100 list, selected as an Endeavor company, and ranked the No. 1 spend management platform in EMEA by G2.
*Alaan is a fintech company, not a bank. Business bank accounts are issued by ruya.
About the role
As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side logic, database architecture, and APIs that power our products. You will collaborate closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performance systems that meet the needs of our business.
What you'll do
Develop and maintain backend systems and services to ensure optimal performance and scalability
Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices for our FinTech platform
Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to define, develop, and deliver features
Write clean, reusable, and efficient code, following best practices
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications as needed
Ensure the security and integrity of backend systems, data, and APIs
Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members
Monitor system performance and resolve production issues as they arise
What we're looking for
2 to 4 years of experience in backend development - [JavaScript - Must Have]
Proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Node.js, NestJS, Express, or Python
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development
Experience with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL, and data modeling
Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and DevOps tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Proficiency with version control systems like Git
Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, security, and scalability
Experience with caching tools such as Redis or Memcached
Knowledge of unit testing frameworks like Mocha, Chai, Sinon, or Jest
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Experience with microservices architecture
Familiarity with fintech or payment systems
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools
What's in it for you
Contribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up
Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability
Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance
Participate in exciting offsite events
Competitive salary and equity
Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more

Work arrangement
Hybrid