Optimizely Developer (CMS/Commerce | .NET) - Remote - 8 Months - Octopus by RTG

We are currently partnering with a strategic client in the UAE and are actively expanding their team. We are looking for a skilled Optimizely Developer who will spearhead the technical aspects of building a portal project, working closely with a Senior Project Manager, Solutions Architect, and Product Owner.

You will guide the development team, managed by a Scrum Master, in implementing Optimizely solutions that meet project requirements and business goals. Your expertise in Optimizely's suite of products will be crucial in architecting, developing, and optimizing a high-performing, scalable portal., * Technical Leadership: Serve as the expert in Optimizely for the project, leading the technical design and development of the portal

• Solution Architecture: Collaborate with the Architect & Dev Lead to design a robust, scalable architecture that leverages Optimizely's capabilities to meet business needs
• Development Oversight: Guide the development team in best practices for Optimizely implementation, ensuring high-quality code and performance
• Collaboration and Integration: Work alongside the Senior Project Manager, Product Owner, and Scrum Master to ensure seamless integration of Optimizely solutions with other project components
• Performance Optimization: Optimize the performance of the portal, ensuring it meets the technical and business performance benchmarks
• Quality Assurance: Oversee testing and quality assurance, aligning with the project's quality standards and requirements
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders, providing technical insights and progress updates
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest Optimizely features and industry trends, applying this knowledge to enhance project outcomes, * Innovation and Strategy: Drive innovative solutions within the project, leveraging Optimizely to enhance user experience and business value
• Training and Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to team members on Optimizely, raising their competency levels
• Risk Management: Identify technical risks and work collaboratively to develop and implement mitigation strategies
• Vendor Liaison: Act as the primary technical contact for Optimizely, managing relationships and ensuring support and service meet project needs

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Extensive experience with Optimizely platform, including CMS and Commerce
• Proven track record as a Technical Lead in large-scale web portal projects
• Strong understanding of web technologies, including .NET, C#, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, and cloud platforms
• Experience in Agile development environments, working closely with Scrum teams
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Certification in Optimizely (e.g., Optimizely Developer Certification) is highly desirable
• Familiarity with integration of third-party services and APIs in the Optimizely platform