About Alaan
Alaan is the SuperCard™ for businesses and the most loved fintech in the Middle East. Our mission is to simplify finance for businesses so they can save time and money.
Alaan provides everything businesses need to manage and control expenses, including the SuperCard™, AI-powered automation and insights, streamlined accounting, and centralized dashboards, all in one place.
Over 1500 businesses in the UAE and KSA, from startups to enterprises, use Alaan to control spending and save costs.
Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups - Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.
We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.
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
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 PythonStrong understanding of RESTful API design and developmentExperience with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL, and data modelingFamiliarity with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and DevOps tools such as Docker and KubernetesProficiency with version control systems like GitUnderstanding of software development best practices, including testing, security, and scalabilityExperience with caching tools such as Redis or MemcachedKnowledge of unit testing frameworks like Mocha, Chai, Sinon, or JestExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentExperience with microservices architectureFamiliarity with fintech or payment systemsKnowledge of CI / CD pipelines and automated deployment toolsWhat's in it for you
Contribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground upBenefit from a role with significant ownership and accountabilityThrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balanceParticipate in exciting offsite eventsCompetitive salary and equityEnjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more