Engineering Manager

Property Finder Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering proptech company as an Engineering Manager, leading a talented team of software engineers to develop innovative, customer-facing products. This role emphasizes collaboration, technical direction, and fostering an inclusive team culture. With a commitment to excellence, you will implement best practices, manage projects, and advocate for engineering needs. This dynamic environment offers opportunities for personal and professional growth while contributing to a mission-driven organization focused on transforming the real estate landscape in the MENA region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development and 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong web development skills with cloud infrastructure expertise, especially AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
• Collaborate with product managers to define project scope and drive process improvements.

Skills

Software Development

Team Leadership

Web Development

API Integration

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

CI/CD Pipelines

SQL Databases

NoSQL Databases

Frontend Technologies

Cloud-Native Solutions

Job description

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.

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

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 .

Property Finder Guiding Principles

• Think Future First
• Data Beats Opinions, Speed Beats Perfection
• Our People, Our Power
• The Biggest Risk is Taking no Risk at All

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