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 6 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.

Our promise to talent
We encourage our people, called creators, to move fast, to be bold and offer them countless ways to make an impact in a fast-growing and talent-centric organisation. 

Our goal is to ensure that our people find their time at Property Finder a rewarding experience where the company’s growth also means personal growth.
Overall it is a place for you to be your best self. 

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<h2><strong>Job Description: Senior Backend Developer at Property Finder</strong></h2>
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<h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3>
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<li>Develop and implement new features in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</li>
<li>Refactor existing projects to improve performance and maintainability.</li>
<li>Write clean, scalable, and efficient code.</li>
<li>Participate in brainstorming sessions, sharing insights and suggestions for achieving objectives.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, product, and data) using Agile methodologies.</li>
<li>Stay updated on the latest technologies, especially cloud-native solutions.</li>
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<h3><strong>Requirements:</strong></h3>
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<p><strong>Essential:</strong></p>
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<li>Strong object-oriented programming (OOP) and design pattern skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in backend languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Golang.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li>
<li>Experience with MySQL and/or DynamoDB.</li>
<li>Knowledge of RESTful web services.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Git and GitHub.</li>
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<p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p>
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<li>Degree in Computer Science or related field.</li>
<li>Experience with Serverless Framework and Golang.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ElasticSearch.</li>
<li>Comfortable working with testing frameworks.</li>
<li>Experience with message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, AWS SQS/SNS).</li>
<li>Knowledge of caching solutions like Memcached or Redis.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with AWS services, including Lambda, Step Functions, and DynamoDB.</li>
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<h3><strong>Benefits:</strong></h3>
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<li>Work with a world-class, international team in a collaborative environment.</li>
<li>Focus on talent development, creativity, and career growth.</li>
<li>Agile development with cross-functional teams empowered to take ideas from inception to production.</li>
<li>Encouragement of innovation and adoption of the latest cloud-native technologies.</li>
<li>Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a fast-growing, talent-centric organization.</li>
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<h3><strong>Property Finder Principles:</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Move fast and make things happen.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Data beats opinions.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Don&rsquo;t confuse motion with progress.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Failure is success if we learn from it.</strong></li>
<li><strong>People over pixels.</strong></li>
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Backend Software Developer

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<h3><strong>Job Title</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Backend Engineer - SDE2</strong></p>
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<h3><strong>About Property Finder</strong></h3>
<p>Property Finder, established by Michael Lahyani in 2005 as a magazine (Al Bab World), has grown into the Middle East&rsquo;s leading property marketplace, delivering cutting-edge solutions to homeseekers, real estate brokers, and developers across the MENA region. With a recent valuation as a regional unicorn, we continue to pioneer the proptech industry.</p>
<p>Operating in Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, we empower 600+ employees across 6 offices and drive over 14 million monthly visits. Backed by investors like General Atlantic, Property Finder is transforming real estate through innovation.</p>
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<h3><strong>Job Description</strong></h3>
<p>As a <strong>Backend Engineer - SDE2</strong>, you&rsquo;ll be at the forefront of building high-scale, high-performance backend systems that serve millions of users. You&rsquo;ll contribute to architectural decisions, collaborate across teams, and solve complex problems to enhance user experiences.</p>
<h3><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Develop and Maintain Backend Services</strong>: Design and build backend services that emphasize <strong>performance, scalability, and reliability</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Feature Development</strong>: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to define and launch new features.</li>
<li><strong>Write Clean Code</strong>: Develop code in <strong>Go</strong> that&rsquo;s maintainable, efficient, and scalable.</li>
<li><strong>Optimize Infrastructure</strong>: Support backend infrastructure improvements and enhance system architecture.</li>
<li><strong>Troubleshoot</strong>: Identify and resolve technical issues.</li>
<li><strong>Implement Best Practices</strong>: Apply best practices for <strong>security, monitoring, and testing</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Contribute to Code Reviews and Mentorship</strong>: Participate in code reviews and provide guidance to junior developers.</li>
<li><strong>Stay Updated</strong>: Keep up with emerging trends and technologies to drive continuous platform improvement.</li>
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<h3><strong>Must-Have Qualifications</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>3+ Years of Backend Development Experience</strong>: Experience with modern backend frameworks and systems.</li>
<li><strong>Proficiency in Go, Java, Python, or C#</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>High-Scale, Distributed Systems</strong>: Proven experience in building and maintaining large, distributed systems.</li>
<li><strong>Strong API Knowledge</strong>: Understanding of <strong>API design, microservices architecture, and databases</strong> (SQL/NoSQL).</li>
<li><strong>Cloud and Containerization Skills</strong>: Familiarity with <strong>AWS, Azure, or GCP</strong> and <strong>Docker/Kubernetes</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Agile Mindset</strong>: Experience in agile environments with a passion for <strong>continuous learning</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Teamwork and Communication Skills</strong>: Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively.</li>
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<h3><strong>Great-to-Have Qualifications</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>gRPC or JSON Schema</strong>: Working knowledge.</li>
<li><strong>Messaging Queues</strong>: Familiarity with <strong>RabbitMQ, Kafka, or SQS</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Domain-Driven Design</strong>: Understanding of domain-driven design patterns.</li>
<li><strong>Database Experience</strong>: Experience with <strong>Elasticsearch, MySQL, Postgres, DynamoDB, Redis, Memcached</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Backend Operations</strong>: Experience with backend operations and monitoring.</li>
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<h3><strong>Benefits and Culture</strong></h3>
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<li><strong>Empowerment</strong>: Work in a dynamic environment that encourages bold ideas and innovation.</li>
<li><strong>Growth Opportunities</strong>: Personal growth aligned with company growth.</li>
<li><strong>Be Your Best Self</strong>: A culture that values <strong>authenticity and excellence</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Core Principles</strong>:
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<li><strong>Move fast and make things happen</strong></li>
<li><strong>Data beats opinions</strong></li>
<li><strong>Failure is success if we learn from it</strong></li>
<li><strong>People over pixels</strong></li>
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Backend Developer 

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<h3><strong>Senior Backend Developer at Property Finder</strong></h3>
<p><strong>About Property Finder:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Founded by Michael Lahyani in 2005 (originally as Al Bab World).</li>
<li>Leading proptech platform in the MENA region, operating in Bahrain, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.</li>
<li>Valued as an emerging unicorn in the Middle East.</li>
<li>Backed by leading investors like General Atlantic.</li>
<li>Facilitates over 14 million monthly visits across platforms.</li>
<li>Over 600+ employees across 6 regional offices.</li>
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<h3><strong>What You Can Expect From Us:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Highly international and collaborative environment.</li>
<li>Emphasis on employee talent development.</li>
<li>Cross-functional product teams (design, engineering, data, and product) work closely together.</li>
<li>Focus on creativity, autonomy, and career development.</li>
<li>Agile development methods and small empowered teams.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Develop new features and refactor existing projects.</li>
<li>Write clean, scalable code.</li>
<li>Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute meaningful ideas.</li>
<li>Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve objectives.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<h3><strong>Requirements:</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Must-Have:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong skills in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and design patterns.</li>
<li>Experience with backend languages: Java, C#, Python, Golang.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Comfortable working with MySQL / DynamoDB.</li>
<li>Experience with REST web services.</li>
<li>Proficiency with Git / Github.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Degree in Computer Science or related field.</li>
<li>Experience with Golang, ElasticSearch, and serverless frameworks.</li>
<li>Experience with AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, SQS/SNS).</li>
<li>Familiarity with message queuing (RabbitMQ), Memcached, Redis.</li>
<li>Comfortable working with testing frameworks.</li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>Benefits:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Fast-paced environment with opportunities to make a significant impact.</li>
<li>Support for personal and professional growth.</li>
<li>Company growth linked to individual growth.</li>
<li>Encourages boldness and quick action.</li>
<li>Values learning from failure.</li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>Property Finder Principles:</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Move fast and make things happen.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Data beats opinions.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Don&rsquo;t confuse motion with progress.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Failure is success if we learn from it.</strong></li>
<li><strong>People over pixels.</strong></li>
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