Senior Backend Engineer

Bengaluru, Bengaluru
Full-time
Visa Sponsorship

About the role

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

  • 4 to 6 years of experience in backend development [At least 4 years of experience]
  • Proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Node.js, NestJS, Express, or Python [JavaScript - Must Have]
  • 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

About Alaan

Ai-native finance platform for the Middle East

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Job details

Salary

$3,000,000 - $4,500,000

Location

Bengaluru, Bengaluru

Experience

3+ years

Company

NameAlaan
IndustryPayments
Team Size250

Funding

Total raised

$56M

Last stage

Series A

Investors

PPeak XV
Y Combinator

Founders

Karun Kurien

Karun Kurien

LinkedIn
Parthi Duraisamy

Parthi Duraisamy

LinkedIn

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.