Backend Engineer

About Alaan

We are an AI-powered expense management platform designed to simplify finance for businesses in the Middle East, helping them save both time and money. Our platform offers everything businesses need to manage and control their expenses in one place, including smart corporate cards, AI-powered automation and insights, streamlined accounting, and centralized dashboards.

Since 2022, over 800 businesses in the UAE—from startups to enterprises like Al Barari, Rove, Rivoli, Punjab National Bank, and CarSwitch—have used Alaan to control their spending and reduce costs. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million using Alaan.

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 Are Looking For

1.5 to 3 years of experience in backend development

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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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