Senior Optimizely Developer

Job Overview:As the Optimizely Developer, you 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.Qualifications: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.