DUBAI BASED ROLE. Relocation would be required but with highly competitive, tax-free salary package.
Company Profile : Property Finder is the leading digital real estate marketplace / portal in the MENA region. A UAE-born startup, Property Finder expanded its operations to Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt over the years. The company is one of the largest technology start-ups in the region and a recent Unicorn.
Position Summary : We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused VP of Consumer Platform Engineering (B2C) to lead our end-to-end consumer technology organization. This individual will be responsible for engineering leadership across all consumer-facing platforms, including web and native mobile applications, and the backend services that power them. The role spans across Search Experience, Property Listings, Consumer Engagement & Retention, New Homes Developer Experience, Mortgage Finder, and Native Apps. You will lead a high-caliber engineering team building delightful, performant, and scalable real estate experiences for millions of users.
Key Responsibilities :
* Strategic Leadership : Own the overall technology strategy and execution across all consumer-facing platforms—web, iOS, and Android.
* Team Management : Lead multiple engineering teams and managers across frontend, mobile, and backend disciplines. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and rapid delivery.
* Product Collaboration : Work closely with Product, Design, and Data leaders to ensure alignment on roadmap priorities, consumer insights, and experience outcomes.
* Platform Ownership : Own and evolve the technology stack supporting consumer products : Frontend : React (web), Mobile : Native iOS and Android, Backend : Golang microservices.
* Scalability & Performance : Ensure platforms are secure, scalable, and resilient. Champion performance improvements across the user journey.
* Innovation & Consumer Delight : Drive continuous innovation and experimentation to enhance search, listings, personalization, and end-to-end transaction experience (including mortgage).
* Metrics & Delivery : Establish KPIs for engagement, retention, and feature adoption. Ensure on-time and high-quality delivery of consumer features and experiences.
Required Experience :
* 12 years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles (Director or VP level).
* Proven experience owning consumer-facing platforms at scale (preferably in marketplaces, e-commerce, or portals).
* Deep technical experience in frontend (React), native mobile (iOS / Android), and backend (Golang or similar).
* Experience working closely with product design and data science teams to build user-centric features.
* Excellent people leadership, with the ability to scale, coach, and retain high-performing teams.
* Strong background in system design, architecture, and performance optimization.
* Track record of shipping high-quality consumer products with measurable impact.
* Experience in Real Estate or adjacent verticals like e-commerce, travel, or fintech.
* Prior exposure to ML / AI-powered product features.
* Familiarity with experimentation and A / B testing frameworks.
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