VP, Consumer Platform Engineering - B2C (Based in Dubai)

Job Description

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 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 Apps. You will lead a high-caliber engineering team building delightful, performant, and scalable real estate experiences for millions of users.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Strategic Leadership:

• Own the overall technology strategy and execution across all consumer-facing platforms—web, iOS, and Android.

2) Team Management:

• Lead multiple engineering teams and managers across frontend, mobile, and backend disciplines. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and rapid delivery.

3) Product Collaboration:

• Work closely with Product, Design, and Data leaders to ensure alignment on roadmap priorities, consumer insights, and experience outcomes.

4) Platform Ownership:

• Own and evolve the technology stack supporting consumer products:
• Frontend: React (web)
• Mobile: iOS and Android
• Backend: Golang microservices

5) Scalability & Performance:

• Ensure platforms are secure, scalable, and resilient. Champion performance improvements across the user journey.

6) Innovation & Consumer Delight:

• Drive continuous innovation and experimentation to enhance search, listings, personalization, and end-to-end transaction experience (including mortgage).

7) 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), 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

Desirable Experience:

• 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