Backend Engineer

AI-powered expense management platform for businesses in the Middle East
$47,900 - $63,900
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
51 - 100 Employees
1.5+ years of experience
AI · Finance

Description For Backend Engineer

Alaan is an innovative AI-powered expense management platform revolutionizing business finance in the Middle East. Founded in 2021, they've already helped over 800 businesses save more than AED 100 million through their smart corporate cards and automated solutions. As a Backend Engineer, you'll be integral to their fintech platform's development, working on critical server-side systems and APIs.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing startup that's transforming business expense management. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable backend solutions, working with modern technologies like Node.js, MongoDB, and Redis. The position requires 1.5-3 years of experience and strong expertise in RESTful API design and microservices architecture.

What makes this role particularly attractive is the combination of technical challenges in fintech and the opportunity to shape the future of business expense management in the Middle East. You'll work with a team of 90 professionals, enjoying benefits like competitive compensation, equity, and a flexible work culture. The company's impressive client roster, including names like Al Barari, Rove, and Rivoli, demonstrates their strong market position.

The ideal candidate will bring strong problem-solving skills and experience with modern backend technologies. You'll be working on mission-critical systems that directly impact businesses across the region, making this an excellent opportunity for a backend engineer looking to make a significant impact in the fintech space while enjoying professional growth and attractive benefits.

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Responsibilities For Backend Engineer

  • Develop and maintain backend systems and services
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices
  • Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers
  • Write clean, reusable, and efficient code
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications
  • Ensure security and integrity of backend systems
  • Participate in code reviews
  • Monitor system performance and resolve production issues

Requirements For Backend Engineer

Node.js
MongoDB
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Redis
  • 1.5 to 3 years of experience in backend development
  • Proficiency in Node.js, NestJS, Express, or Python
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design
  • Experience with MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL
  • Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
  • Proficiency with Git
  • Experience with caching tools like Redis
  • Knowledge of unit testing frameworks
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines

Benefits For Backend Engineer

Equity
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Flexible hybrid culture
  • Work-life balance
  • Travel allowances
  • Gym memberships
  • Exciting offsite events

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