VP of Consumer Platform Engineering (B2C)

Company Profile:

• Property Finder is the leading digital real estate platform in the Middle East and North Africa region.
• A UAE-born startup, Property Finder expanded its operations to Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkey 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:

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: Native 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), 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.