Backend Engineer

Alaan Visa; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in Riyadh is seeking a Backend Developer to design and maintain backend systems for its platform. The ideal candidate will have 1.5 to 3 years of experience and proficiency in server-side languages like Node.js and Python. Join a growing team and contribute to pioneering financial solutions in the Middle East with a flexible and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work culture

Ownership and accountability

Qualifications

• 1.5 to 3 years of experience in backend development.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems and services.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for our fintech platform.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to deliver features.

Skills

Backend development experience

Proficiency in Node.js, NestJS, Express, or Python

Understanding of RESTful API design

Experience with MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL

Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

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 1,300 leading businesses across the UAE, 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 three years, Alaan has become the #1 expense management platform in the Middle East- and we’ve done it while becoming profitable.

Backed by Y Combinator and top global investors- including founders and executives of leading startups- Alaan is built by a world-class team from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Zomato, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies.

We’re not just building software. We’re reimagining how finance works for modern businesses across the region.

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 are looking for

• 1.5 to 3 years of experience in backend development
• Proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Node.js, NestJS, Express, or Python
• 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