DevOps Engineer

Alaan is an AI-powered expense management platform designed to simplify finance for businesses in the Middle East, helping them save both time and money. Our platform offers everything businesses need to manage and control their expenses in one place, including smart corporate cards, AI-powered automation and insights, streamlined accounting, and centralised dashboards.

Since 2022, over 800 businesses in the UAE—from startups to enterprises like Al Barari, Rove, Rivoli, Punjab National Bank, and CarSwitch—have used Alaan to control their spending and reduce costs. Together, our customers have saved over AED 100 million using Alaan.

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Role Overview: ‍

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We are seeking a talented and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of hands-on experience in DevOps practices and a strong understanding of cloud computing, containerization, and automation technologies. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our infrastructure to support the development, deployment, and operations of our software applications.

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What You’ll Be Doing?

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions on cloud platforms, primarily GCP.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins to automate the deployment process.
• Containerize applications using Docker and orchestrate them using GCP Anthos/GKE.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and non-production environments.
• Implement best practices for configuration management, infrastructure as code (IaC), and version control.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve efficiency and productivity.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proficiency in GCP services such as GKE, Anthos, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Cloud Function etc.
• Strong experience with Docker containerization and container orchestration using Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of scripting languages, particularly Shell scripting.
• Experience with ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack for log management, monitoring, and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a DevOps or related role.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Associate Cloud Engineer, Docker Certified Associate) are a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering infrastructure solutions in a production environment.
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Why Alaan Might Be the Place for You:

• Thrive in a flexible hybrid culture with ample work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and equity
• Contribute to building the Middle East’s most beloved fintech brand from the ground up.
• Benefit from a role with significant ownership and accountability.
• Participate in exciting offsite events.
• Enjoy additional perks like travel allowances, gym memberships, and more.

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