VP of Consumer Platform Engineering (B2C)

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 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

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