Senior Backend Engineer

Alaan; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Travel allowances

Gym memberships

Hybrid culture

Job summary

Alaan is seeking a Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain the server-side logic, databases, and APIs powering our FinTech platform. You will collaborate with frontend, product, and other stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performance systems.

The role requires 4–6 years in backend development, strong RESTful API design, experience with MySQL/MongoDB/PostgreSQL, cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure), Docker and Kubernetes, and a focus on security and reliability.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of backend development experience.
• Strong RESTful API design and microservices knowledge.
• Experience with relational and document databases.
• Familiarity with cloud services and containerization tools.
• Proficiency in Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid focus on security, testing, and scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

RESTful API design

Backend development

Microservices

Databases (MySQL/MongoDB/PostgreSQL)

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Security

Git

Fintech knowledge

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

Alaan is an AI-native finance platform for businesses in the Middle East. The platform combines corporate cards, expense management, cross-border payments, accounting automation, treasury, business banking*, and more, with AI doing the work finance teams used to do by hand: coding transactions, chasing approvals and receipts, flagging policy breaches, placing treasury deposits, and closing the books.

Our mission is to simplify finance for businesses so they can save time and money.

Over 3,000 businesses use Alaan, from first-time founders to enterprises like Careem, G42, Tabby, Al Barari, and Rivoli. Since 2022, they have saved more than 2.2 million hours of manual finance work.

Alaan has raised $55Mn to date, including one of the largest Series A rounds in Middle East history, backed by Peak XV (formerly Sequoia India), Y Combinator, 468 Capital, and 885 Capital, among others. Headquartered in Dubai, Alaan has more than 250 employees across its Dubai, Riyadh, and Bangalore offices, with a team that comes from Careem, McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Revolut, Rippling, and the world's leading firms.

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 a fintech company, not a bank. Business bank accounts are issued by ruya.

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're looking for

• 4 to 6 years of experience in backend development [At least 4 years of experience]
• 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

What's in it for you

• 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