Intermediate NextJS Developer - Remote - 6 Months - Octopus by RTG

About Octopus By RTGOctopus 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 OverviewWe are currently partnering with a strategic client in the UAE and are actively expanding their team. We are looking for a skilled Next.js Developer to lead the technical development of a web portal project.In this role, you will be responsible for the technical design, development, and optimization of a scalable and high-performance portal. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Development Lead, Product Owner, and Scrum Master to ensure successful delivery of the project.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership: Serve as the expert in React framework for the project, leading the technical design and development of the portalSolution Architecture: Collaborate with the Dev Lead to design a robust, scalable architecture that meets business needsDevelopment Oversight: Guide the development team in best practices for portal implementation, ensuring high-quality code and performanceCollaboration and Integration: Work alongside the Senior Project Manager, Product Owner, and Scrum Master to ensure seamless integration with other project componentsPerformance Optimization: Optimize the performance of the portal to meet technical and business benchmarksQuality Assurance: Oversee testing and quality assurance, ensuring alignment with project standards and requirementsStakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing technical insights and progress updatesContinuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest React features and industry trends to enhance project outcomesInnovation and Strategy: Drive innovative solutions to improve user experience and business valueTraining and Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, improving their React skills and overall competencyRisk Management: Identify technical risks and collaborate on mitigation strategiesVendor Liaison: Act as the main technical contact for frontend development, ensuring alignment with external vendors if neededRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related fieldExtensive experience with React, Nest.JS frameworkProven track record as an intermediate frontend developer in large-scale web portal projectsDeep understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Redux, and modern front-end build pipelines (e.g., Webpack)Proficiency with Nest.JS, including experience with TypeScript, building APIs, and working with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)Familiarity with microservices architecture and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)Knowledge of GraphQLExperience with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principlesExperience with continuous integration and deployment workflows Understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plusStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience in Agile development environments, working closely with Scrum teamsAdditions:Innovation and Strategy: Drive innovative solutions within the project, leveraging Optimizely to enhance user experience and business valueTraining and Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to team members on React framework, raising their competency levelsRisk Management: Identify technical risks and work collaboratively to develop and implement mitigation strategiesVendor Liaison: Act as the primary technical contact for frontend development, managing relationships and ensuring support and service meet project needs