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Property Finder is the leading property portal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future for real estate while spearheading the region’s growing tech ecosystem. Our core purpose is to change living for good in the region. Founded in 2007, we connect millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions.
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team of software engineers working on innovative, customer-facing products. You will provide technical direction, support team development, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery. Our technology stack includes Golang, JavaScript/TypeScript, AWS, and frameworks like React, React Native, Node.js, and Next.js, as well as data tools such as Aurora, Redis, Memcached, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, and Redshift.
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
Our Promise to Talent:
At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Our team is made up of individuals united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact, and we believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.
