Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2005 as a magazine (Al Bab World), Property Finder today is a single technology platform and brand across multiple countries in the MENA region. We offer the most advanced tools and best-in-class user experience for homeseekers, real estate brokers, and developers. Property Finder's most recent valuation secures our status among the Middle East's emerging unicorns, affirming a growth-oriented identity.
Over the years, we've expanded our operations to Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and secured a strategic shareholding in Hepsiemlak, the leading property portal in Turkey. With over 600+ dedicated people in 5 regional offices, we facilitate more than 14 million monthly visits across our platforms, solidifying our position as a regional powerhouse in the proptech space.
As the pioneering portal for homeseekers in the region, we are on a mission to motivate and inspire people to live the life they deserve.
Position Summary:
We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of software engineers working on innovative, customer-facing products. You’ll provide technical direction, support team development, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Our stack includes Golang, JavaScript/TypeScript, AWS, and frameworks like React, React Native, Node.js, and Next.js. You’ll also work with data tools such as Aurora, Redis, Memcached, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, and Redshift, and platforms like GitHub, Datadog, and EKS as we transition to a serverless AWS architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support a team of engineers through hiring, mentoring, feedback, and career development
Collaborate with product managers to define project scope and priorities
Plan and manage engineering projects, including schedules, estimates, and status reporting
Promote engineering best practices in coding, testing, code reviews, and deployment
Drive process improvements and optimize workflows for greater team efficiency
Set and track team goals and OKRs
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative team culture
Partner cross-functionally to align on requirements and deliverables
Manage team budget and resourcing plans
Ensure software reliability, performance, and scalability
Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines and development infrastructure
Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues
Advocate for engineering needs in leadership discussions
Promote knowledge sharing and professional development
Evaluate and apply emerging technologies where appropriate
Provide architectural guidance and technical input during product planning
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience in software development
3+ years in a team leadership or management role
Strong web development and API integration experience
Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, especially AWS
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skill
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AI/ML product features
Strong grasp of cloud-native and off-the-shelf solution design
Knowledge of service-oriented architecture and domain-driven design
Proficiency in modern frontend technologies
Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases
Data-informed and user-centric decision-making mindset
Background in real estate or classifieds tech is a plus
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Our promise to talent We encourage our people, called creators, to move fast, to be bold and offer them countless ways to make an impact in a fast-growing and talent-centric organisation. Our goal is to ensure that our people find their time at Property Finder a rewarding experience where the company’s growth also means personal growth. Overall it is a place for you to be your best self. |
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