Android Engineer

Property Finder; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property technology company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Android Engineer to join their team. You will drive the development of high-quality applications using Kotlin and lead on architectural decisions while mentoring peers. This role emphasizes design and user experience within a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about innovation in real estate technology, this is your opportunity to make an impactful contribution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Android engineer.
• Expert-level knowledge of Kotlin, Jetpack compose, and MVVM Architecture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecture, design, and development of applications.
• Work closely with product management and design for technical specifications.
• Own performance benchmarking and optimization.

Skills

Kotlin

Android development

UI implementation

API Integration

CI/CD processes

Education

Computer Science Degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Bitrise

Job description

Overview

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. At its core is a clear and powerful purpose: To change living for good in the region.

Founded on the value of great ambitions, Property Finder connects millions of property seekers with thousands of real estate professionals every day. The platform offers a seamless and enriching experience, empowering both buyers and renters to make informed decisions. Since its inception in 2007, Property Finder has evolved into a trusted partner for developers, brokers, and home seekers. As a lighthouse tech company, it continues to create an environment where people can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the transformation of real estate in MENA.

Mortgage Finder (part of the Property Finder Group) is on a mission to make home financing fast, easy and transparent. We are building an exceptional team of energetic, passionate future leaders to drive our growth and deliver a superior customer experience.

The Position

Reports to
Engineering Manager

Summary
Step into the role of Android Engineer and be at the forefront of our product development journey. This position calls for an experienced developer with a track record of delivering high-quality applications. Your expertise will drive the creation of new features from the drawing board all the way to the App Store. With a strong focus on design, UX, and architecture, you\'ll lead by example, setting the bar for quality and performance while mentoring your peers. Your voice will be influential in product strategy, and your skills will directly impact our users\' experience.

We provide a highly international and collaborative environment, emphasizing the talent and development of employees. Our product teams are genuinely cross-functional - design, engineering, data, and product work closely to build excellent products. This is your opportunity to work with a world-class team. Join us in shaping the future of real estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecture, design, and development using Kotlin, Kotlin Coroutines, Kotlin Flows
• Have a voice on technical decisions around frameworks, libraries, patterns, and CI/CD processes
• Rise the bar high on the architecture, quality standards, as well as defining best coding practices
• Full participation in product development building a best-in-class mobile application
• Work closely with product management and design to translate requirements into technical specs
• Own performance benchmarking, monitoring and optimization

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Android engineer
• Expert-level knowledge of Android fundamentals, Kotlin, Kotlin Coroutines, Kotlin Flows, Jetpack compose, MVVM Architecture, API Integration
• An excellent track record of shipping high-quality apps
• Affinity for design and UX, and excellent UI implementation skills
• Accessibility is not new to you
• Self-directed, analytical, highly responsible, and a team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English)

Other Capabilities

• Computer Science Degree (or similar education)
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, with tools such as Azure DevOps, Bitrise or GitHub Actions
• Experience with A/B Testing and Feature Flags

Our promise to talent

At Property Finder, we believe talent thrives in an environment where you can be your best self. Where you are empowered to create, elevate, grow, and care. Our team is made up of the best and brightest, united by a shared ambition to change living for good in the region. We attract top talent who want to make an impact. We firmly believe that when our people grow, we all succeed.

Property Finder Guiding Principles

1. Think Future First
2. Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
3. Optimise for Impact
4. No Ostriches Allowed
5. Our People, Our Power
6. The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All

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