Senior React Developer with AWS DevOps knowledge - Octopus (6 months contract)

Who we are;

Octopus by RTG is enabling a key partner organization to grow their tech teams while focusing on AI. We are currently looking for the right pioneers to join the team!

Octopus is proud to be part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading tech group. With a decade of experience and a successful track record of delivering over 300 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, RTG has established itself as a preferred employer in the Egyptian market. Octopus and Robusta are building a bridge between Europe and Africa, creating tailored hub solutions to connect companies with top talent across the globe.

Octopus is specialized in rapidly assembling remote & onsite global tech teams that are fully aligned with the culture and practices of a particular brand. By providing tailored hubs to suit its clients needs, Octopus gives companies all the advantages of remote work and offshoring without all the negatives.

You will be working with one of our partners in Dubai that is willing to gallop into the new AI era with the Unicorn of AI operating systems.

Job overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Senior React Developer with strong AWS DevOps skills to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be skilled in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications and have a passion for technology and innovation. If you are looking to make a significant impact and work in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop user interface components using React.js.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Maintain and enhance existing web applications and ensure their performance, scalability, and security.
• Implement responsible design principles to ensure that our application renders well on all screens and devices.
• Implement integration with Auth) by Okta, Optimizely CMS, Algolia search engine and other third parties such as Twilio and AWS Payment Gateway.
• Implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using AWS services like CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline.
• Monitor the performance of live systems and continuously improve them on both client-side and server-side code.
• Engage in code reviews, write unit tests, and conduct debugging activities to ensure robust and error-free code.
• Stay current with industry trends and apply them into operations and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in frontend development with a focus on React.js.
• Proven experience in managing AWS cloud services and working with AWS DevOps tools.
• Extensive experience of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and in team settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.