Chief Technology Officer

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Akarat.com, you will be the primary architect and visionary for our technical landscape. You will lead the end-to-end development and scaling of our web and mobile platforms, ensuring elite performance, robust security, and a seamless user experience. We are seeking a hands-on executive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses the technical depth to move from complex prototypes to stable, high-scale production systems with precision.

Responsibilities:

· Platform Vision & Roadmap: Define the long-term technical strategy for Akarat.com, aligning product features with business growth.

· Architecture & Scalability: Lead the design of a resilient, high-growth ecosystem capable of handling rapid increases in property search traffic and complex, real-time data updates.

· PropTech Integration: Oversee mission-critical integrations, including XML property listing feeds, CRM systems, and Trakheesi API connections.

· AI & Innovation: Implement AI-driven property recommendations, automated valuation models (AVM), and lifestyle-based smart filters.

· Security & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with UAE data privacy laws and build robust, idempotent transactional systems for secure user interactions.

· Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team, fostering an Agile culture of clean code and rapid delivery.

Skills & Qualifications:

· Experience: 10-15 years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CTO/VP Engineering).

· Industry Knowledge: Proven track record in building and scaling high-traffic property portals or marketplaces in the UAE.

· Technical Mastery: Expert proficiency in modern stacks such as React/Next.js for frontend and Node.js or Django for backend.

· Data Expertise: Deep understanding of database management (PostgreSQL/MongoDB) and cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure).

· Certified CTO

If you are interested, please send your resume to info@akarat.com

*On Site Job Position

Job Type: Full-time