About Alaan

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 2,000 leading businesses across the UAE and KSA, 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.

Alaan is also backed by Y Combinator and top global investors, including Peak XV (formerly Sequoia India & SEA), and built by a world-class team with experience from McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Careem, Rippling, and other high-growth companies. This creates an environment where employees learn from top-tier talent while building at startup speed.

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

2 to 4 years of experience in backend development - [JavaScript - Must Have]
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
Participate in exciting offsite events
Competitive salary and equity
Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more

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About the company

AlaanPay helps businesses manage expenses with unlimited physical and virtual multi-currency corporate cards and per-card spending controls. It automates expense reporting by letting team members submit receipts online and auto-verify them for finance review. Real-time transaction alerts and built-in spend analytics provide visibility and identify savings opportunities, with cashback benefits reported by customers. Its goal is to help businesses optimize spending, reduce manual work in expense management, and improve financial visibility.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$55.1M

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

September 3, 2026 CBUAE approval opens stored-value and retail payment services.
February 2026 SuperPay added supplier payments to 40-plus countries with zero transfer fees.
June 2026 AI-native business bank account deepens workflows and expands monetization across finance teams.

What critics are saying

September 2026 approvals remain in-principle only; final CBUAE rejection blocks customer funds.
Alaan depends on ruya’s banking rails; partner failures disrupt payments and card issuance.
Banks and spend platforms like Wio, Brex, and Ramp compress pricing and retention.
If UAE licensing stalls into 2027, Alaan stays a software wrapper, not a bank.

What makes Alaan unique

June 2026: Alaan bundled cards, payments, invoicing, and accounting into one AI-native workflow.
September 2026: 3,000+ finance teams use Alaan across G42, Careem, Tabby, and Lulu.
Alaan’s Shariah-compliant corporate cards and zero-fee cross-border transfers target UAE finance operations.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Competitive Salary
Company Equity
Phone/Internet Stipend
Gym Membership

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

28%

Associated Press

Jun 17th, 2026

Alaan launches UAE's first AI-native business bank account powered by ruya

Alaan, the UAE's leading spend management platform, has launched the region's first AI-native business bank account, powered by ruya's Banking-as-a-Service infrastructure. The platform combines corporate cards, domestic and cross-border payments, invoice automation and accounting into a single system. The account features automated invoice processing, payments to 40-plus countries with no transfer fees, and integration with major accounting platforms including Xero and QuickBooks. It offers unlimited users and cashback on all corporate card spending whilst remaining Shariah-compliant. Founded in 2022, Alaan recently closed a $48 million Series A led by Peak XV Partners and serves over 3,000 finance teams. The launch comes as the UAE added 250,000 new companies in 2025, bringing total businesses in the Middle East to over 1.4 million.

EntArabi

Sep 29th, 2025

Alaan Expands in Saudi Arabia, Closes Series A

Alaan has expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia and announced the closing of its Series A funding round, led by Sequoia, during the Money20/20 Middle East conference.

Alaan

Aug 12th, 2025

Fund Raise l Alaan

Alaan, the Middle East’s leading spend management platform for businesses, has raised $48 million - one of the largest Series A funding rounds in the history of the region.

SSBCrack

Aug 5th, 2025

Alaan secures $48M Series A funding

Alaan, a leading Middle East spend management platform, secured $48 million in Series A funding led by Peak XV Partners. Co-founded by Parthi Duraisamy and Karun Kurien, Alaan overcame regulatory challenges in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The platform, which integrates AI for finance automation, has processed over 2.5 million transactions and reached profitability with $10 million in revenue. The funding will support growth in Saudi Arabia and enhance hiring and AI-driven services.

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