About the Job: Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2005 as a magazine (Al Bab World), Property Finder has evolved into a single technology platform and brand across multiple countries in the MENA region. We offer advanced tools and a best-in-class user experience for homeseekers, real estate brokers, and developers. Our recent valuation secures our status among the Middle East's emerging unicorns. We have expanded operations to Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and have 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.
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We are on a mission to motivate and inspire people to live the life they deserve. 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 technology stack includes Golang, JavaScript/TypeScript, AWS, and frameworks such as React, React Native, Node.js, and Next.js. You will also work with data tools like Aurora, Redis, Memcached, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, and Redshift, 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 skills
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
Language Requirements: Not specified.
This role emphasizes a commitment to personal and professional growth within a fast-growing, talent-centric organization. Our goal is to create a rewarding experience where team members find opportunities for impact and personal growth.
