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

About Octopus by RTG

Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

Job Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

Additions

• 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.