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.

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing fintech startup that's transforming business finance in the Middle East. You'll work with modern technologies, tackle interesting technical challenges, and have significant impact on the platform's architecture and development. The role offers competitive compensation, equity participation, and various benefits including travel allowances and gym memberships.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience with Node.js/Python, RESTful APIs, and database systems, along with a solid understanding of cloud services and DevOps practices. You'll be joining a collaborative team environment where you can grow professionally while contributing to building the Middle East's leading expense management platform.