Full Stack Engineer Intern
About the job
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Have a good understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript and programming fundamentals.
- Have hands-on exposure to Node.js through internships, projects, coursework, or personal development.
- Be familiar with Node.js frameworks such as Express.js or NestJS.
- Have a basic understanding of REST APIs and backend application development.
- Be familiar with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
- Have some exposure to React.js and/or Next.js for frontend development.
- Be familiar with Git and version control.
- Have strong problem-solving fundamentals and willingness to learn unfamiliar technologies.
- Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, asking questions, receiving feedback, and taking ownership.
- Build and improve backend services and application logic using Node.js, Express.js, and NestJS.
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs connecting different parts of the platform.
- Work with relational databases, SQL queries, schemas, and data models.
- Contribute to frontend features using React.js and Next.js when required.
- Investigate bugs, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to improving application reliability.
- Write clean and maintainable code while learning engineering best practices through code reviews.
- Collaborate with engineers, Product Managers, and other team members to take features from requirements to production.
- Take ownership of smaller features and gradually work on more complex engineering problems.
- Previous internships, meaningful personal projects, open-source contributions, or experience building and deploying applications are a strong plus.
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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Simplify's Take
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