Engineering Manager – Mobile Platform

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

Job summary

A leading property technology firm in Dubai is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Mobile Platform. You will lead cross-functional teams to enhance mobile app experiences, focusing on innovation and operational excellence. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of development experience and at least 3 years in leadership roles. This position offers great growth opportunities and the chance to make a significant impact in the MENA real estate sector.

Benefits

Empowered work environment

Opportunities for growth

Focus on innovation

Qualifications

• Experience building native mobile apps for Android and iOS.
• People management experience leading mobile teams.
• Knowledge of mobile architecture patterns and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and technical direction for mobile app development.
• Monitor app performance and minimize crashes.
• Recruit and mentor Android/iOS engineering talent.

Skills

Kotlin

Java (Android)

Swift

Objective-C (iOS)

Crash analytics

Performance optimization

CI/CD processes

Automated testing

Stakeholder management

Education

8+ years in software development

3+ years in people management

Tools

Firebase Crashlytics

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Fastlane

Job description

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.

Reports to: VP of Consumer Platform Engineering

Summary

As Engineering Manager of the Mobile Platform, you will own the direction, delivery, and operational excellence of all mobile engineering across PropertyFinder. You will lead a high-performing team of Android and iOS engineers, foster a culture of experimentation and velocity, and partner closely with product, design, and business stakeholders to deliver best-in-class, resilient app experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
• Set the vision and technical direction for all mobile app development.
• Drive mobile architecture that supports rapid new feature development, seamless experimentation, and scalable UI flows.
• Operational Excellence:
• Monitor and minimize app crashes, elevate performance, and ensure operational health using robust metrics, tools, and incident processes.
• Champion rigorous practices: code reviews, QA, CI/CD, automation, and disciplined app store release management.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication:
• Act as the voice of mobile across the organization, balancing user needs and business goals.
• Drive consensus and transparency in cross-team initiatives and launches.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor top Android/iOS engineering talent—fostering an environment of innovation, ownership, and psychological safety.
• Set and coach clear objectives, enable career progression, and drive accountability.

Technical Skills:

• Deep experience architecting, building, and shipping native mobile apps
• Expertise in Kotlin, Java (Android) and Swift, Objective-C (iOS)
• Strong understanding of crash analytics, mobile monitoring, and performance optimization tools (Firebase Crashlytics, Instabug, Sentry, etc).
• Experience with CI/CD for mobile apps (Bitrise, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Fastlane, etc), automated testing (unit, integration, UI), and release processes.
• Knowledge of App Store/Play Store operations, submission guidelines, and end-to-end launch strategies.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with significant time building mobile apps (Android and/or iOS).
• Minimum 3 years in a people management or engineering leadership role, ideally leading cross-functional mobile teams.
• Deep knowledge of mobile app architecture patterns, build and release processes, performance optimization, crash analytics, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills—able to balance multiple priorities, communicate effectively with product, design, business, and partner teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consumer-facing platforms, marketplaces, or classifieds is a plus.
• Exposure to AI/ML driven mobile experiences and mobile-first personalization strategies.
• Familiarity with regional market specifics in MENA or similar emerging markets is an advantage.

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

• 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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