VP, Enterprise Software Engineering - B2B (Based in Dubai)

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 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:

• As the VP, Engineering for Enterprise B2B Services, you will head the strategic development and execution of Property Finder’s client-facing applications and enterprise catalog services.
• This role demands a dynamic leader who will drive innovation and work closely with product teams to launch new solutions for clients and consumers.
• Your responsibilities include overseeing engineering managers and technical leads to deliver high-quality software adhering to modern architectural standards.
• This pivotal role necessitates strategic collaboration with product and technology executives to shape and realize the long-term technical vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion collaboration across product management, design, and engineering teams to develop market-leading enterprise services and data products.
• Propel the integration of AI technologies within product and engineering teams to foster innovation and enhance product offerings.
• Articulate and propagate a long-term technical strategy, ensuring the development of scalable, robust products. Guide technical decisions to fulfill business objectives.
• Mentor and guide engineering managers and technical leaders, enhancing team productivity, engagement, and performance.
• Direct initiatives for the modernization of legacy systems and accelerate the delivery of new product capabilities within B2B services and data solutions.
• Oversee critical domains such as Enterprise Catalog Services, Client-Facing B2B Applications, Agent Experience, and Agent Onboarding Platforms, to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction.
• Manage the deployment of web applications across more than five countries in the MENA region, customizing solutions to meet diverse local compliance and business needs.
• Implement stringent engineering processes and governance throughout the product development lifecycle to guarantee the delivery of high-quality releases.
• Define project timelines and oversee execution strategies in close collaboration with product management.
• Cultivate an environment that attracts, develops, and retains elite engineering talent while promoting an inclusive workplace culture that encourages innovation and professional growth.
• Promote a culture of quality, speed, and excellence in operational practices within the engineering teams, leveraging metrics for continuous improvement.
• Supervise external supplier relations and contracts, managing budgets, partnerships, and contract fulfillment effectively.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years in engineering leadership, managing expansive, geographically dispersed software engineering teams.
• Demonstrated success in architecting and scaling exceptional engineering organizations.
• Deep understanding of contemporary software engineering practices, architectural norms, and team dynamics.
• Strong background in data products and AI technology landscapes.
• Visionary in technology with a knack for balancing strategic imperatives with tactical needs.
• Comprehensive experience overseeing the entire software development lifecycle of SaaS products.

Desirable Experience:

• Proficiency in data-driven product development.
• Knowledge in machine learning and cutting-edge technologies.
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure and deployment platforms.
• Well-versed in agile software development methodologies.
• In-depth understanding of security, privacy, and compliance within SaaS ecosystems.
• Practical experience with Property Finder’s technical stack: Go, PHP, Python, Swift UI, Kotlin, React, AWS, and Kubernetes.