Optimizely Developer

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.

Requirements

• 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.

• 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.