Tech Lead / Platform Engineer

AI-powered expense management platform for businesses in the Middle East, helping them save time and money
$35,000 - $60,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
51 - 100 Employees
6+ years of experience
AI · Finance

Description For Tech Lead / Platform Engineer

Alaan is revolutionizing expense management for Middle Eastern businesses through their AI-powered platform. Founded in 2021, they've already helped over 1000 businesses in the UAE save more than AED 100 million through smart corporate cards, AI-powered automation, and streamlined accounting.

As a Tech Lead / Platform Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and optimizing the platform architecture. You'll lead the backend team, ensuring robust, scalable services using Node.js, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), and both SQL and NoSQL databases. The role involves implementing event-driven architectures, managing observability through tools like New Relic and Datadog, and maintaining high security standards.

Key responsibilities include technical leadership, backend development with Node.js, API design, cloud infrastructure management, database optimization, and implementing comprehensive monitoring solutions. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Kafka, Kubernetes, and various AWS/GCP services.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of experience with strong expertise in Node.js, cloud services, API development, and event-driven architectures. You should be proficient in both SQL and NoSQL databases, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.

Alaan offers an exciting opportunity to shape the Middle East's fintech landscape with significant ownership and impact. The company provides a flexible hybrid culture, competitive compensation including equity, and additional perks like travel allowances and gym memberships. Join a growing team of 72 professionals in building the region's most beloved fintech brand.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Tech Lead / Platform Engineer

  • Lead and mentor backend engineering team
  • Design and develop scalable backend systems using Node.js
  • Implement RESTful APIs following security best practices
  • Manage cloud infrastructure on AWS & GCP
  • Implement event-driven microservices architecture
  • Manage SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Set up monitoring and observability solutions
  • Ensure system scalability and performance
  • Maintain security compliance and best practices
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines

Requirements For Tech Lead / Platform Engineer

Node.js
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
Kafka
Kubernetes
  • Strong proficiency in Node.js with NestJS, Express.js
  • Experience with AWS & GCP services
  • Expertise in API development & integration
  • Experience with event-driven architectures
  • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Proficiency in monitoring and observability tools
  • Understanding of containerization
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of security best practices
  • 6+ years of relevant experience

Benefits For Tech Lead / Platform Engineer

Equity
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Flexible hybrid work culture
  • Travel allowances
  • Gym memberships
  • Work-life balance
  • Company offsites

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