Alaan is the Middle East’s first AI-powered spend management platform, built to help businesses save time and money.
Our all-in-one solution combines smart corporate cards, real-time expense tracking, AI-powered automation, seamless accounting integrations, and deep financial insights- designed to simplify finance operations and maximize control over company spend.
Founded in 2022, Alaan is already the trusted partner of over 3000 leading businesses across the UAE and KSA, including G42, Careem, McDonald’s, Tabby, Al Barari, Rove Hotels, Rivoli, and CarSwitch. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million with Alaan.
In just Four years, 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 also backed by Y Combinator and top global investors, including Peak XV (formerly Sequoia India), Y Combinator, 468 Capital, and 885 Capital, among others, and built by a world-class team with experience from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies. This creates an environment where employees learn from top-tier talent while building at startup speed.
We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.
*Alaan is a fintech company, not a bank. Business bank accounts are issued by Ruya.
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.
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
2 to 4 years of experience in backend development
Proficiency in server-side programming languages
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
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
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