Senior Frontend Developer (AEM / CMS Experience) - 6 Months - Octopus by RTG

Robusta Technology Group (RTG) is a key driver of digital transformation by providing a holistic tech ecosystem. RTG works with its local and international partners to help build digital customer experiences, establish engineering hubs and build ventures across multiple industries and domains. In this pursuit, RTG serves as a catalyst for impact and growth through events, spaces and content focused on creating impact and growth across the different interactions.

Octopus is proud to be part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading tech consultancy 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.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Frontend Developer with 5–7 years of experience building scalable, high-performance, and accessible web applications within enterprise digital platforms. This role is frontend-focused and requires deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, component-driven architecture, responsive UI development, and enterprise CMS integration — particularly Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).

The ideal candidate combines strong technical execution with ownership, mentoring capabilities, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including design, backend, QA, DevOps, and content teams. Experience delivering large-scale, content-rich websites and design system-driven frontend architectures is essential.

Role Responsibilities

Frontend Architecture & Development

• Lead the development of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance frontend applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frontend frameworks.
• Define and implement frontend architecture, reusable component strategies, and coding standards.
• Build modular, reusable UI components aligned with enterprise design systems and scalable frontend patterns.

Framework & Application Development

• Develop advanced frontend solutions using React (preferred), Next.js, or Vue.js.
• Architect and manage frontend state, routing, rendering strategies, and component composition.
• Optimize frontend applications for scalability, maintainability, and long-term extensibility.

CMS & AEM Integration

• Lead frontend integration efforts within Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or comparable enterprise CMS platforms.
• Work extensively with:
• HTL/Sightly
• Clientlibs
• Editable Templates
• Content Fragments
• Experience Fragments
• SPA Editor
• Component Dialogs
• Ensure frontend solutions are author-friendly and aligned with CMS content authoring workflows.
• Collaborate with backend/AEM developers to establish clean component contracts and integration standards.

Design System Implementation

• Translate Figma and design system specifications into scalable frontend implementations.
• Drive consistency in UI implementation, typography, spacing, accessibility, and interaction behavior.
• Contribute to or maintain enterprise component libraries and shared UI frameworks.

Performance Optimization

• Lead frontend performance initiatives focused on:
• Core Web Vitals
• Lazy loading
• Code splitting
• Image optimization
• Bundle optimization
• Rendering performance
• Monitor and improve application performance across devices and browsers.

Accessibility & Quality

• Ensure applications meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
• Advocate for semantic HTML, accessibility best practices, and inclusive design implementation.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce frontend quality standards.

API & Headless Integration

• Integrate frontend applications with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Support headless CMS and decoupled frontend architectures where applicable.
• Manage asynchronous data handling, caching strategies, and error states effectively.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor junior and mid-level frontend developers.
• Participate in architectural discussions, technical planning, and sprint estimation.
• Promote best practices in frontend engineering, testing, accessibility, and performance.

Collaboration

• Work closely with product owners, UX/UI designers, QA engineers, backend developers, DevOps teams, and content authors.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to delivery planning.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of professional frontend development experience.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale or content-heavy web platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar enterprise CMS platforms.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
• Experience contributing to frontend architecture and technical decision-making.

Core Technical Requirements

Frontend Fundamentals

• Expert-level proficiency in:
• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• Strong understanding of:
• SCSS/SASS
• Responsive and mobile-first development
• Cross-browser compatibility
• Progressive enhancement
• RTL and multilingual frontend support

Modern Frontend Frameworks

• Advanced hands-on experience with:
• React.js (preferred)
• Next.js
• Vue.js
• Strong understanding of:
• Component-driven architecture
• React hooks and lifecycle
• TypeScript
• State management solutions (Redux, Context API, Zustand, etc.)
• SSR/SSG concepts

AEM & CMS Expertise

• Strong practical experience integrating frontend solutions within AEM environments.
• Experience with:
• AEM SPA Editor
• AEM as a Cloud Service
• Clientlibs optimization
• Editable Templates
• Content authoring workflows
• Understanding of enterprise CMS constraints and scalable authorable component strategies.

Design Systems & UI Engineering

• Experience building and maintaining scalable design systems and component libraries.
• Strong ability to convert Figma designs into production-ready interfaces with high visual accuracy.
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS or utility-first styling approaches is a plus.
• Strong understanding of frontend animations and interaction design.

Tooling & Workflow

• Strong proficiency with:
• Git workflows
• npm/Yarn
• Webpack/Vite
• Browser developer tools
• Familiarity with:
• JIRA
• CI/CD pipelines
• Adobe Cloud Manager
• GitHub Actions
• Jenkins

Performance, Accessibility & SEO

• Strong expertise in:
• Core Web Vitals optimization
• Frontend performance auditing
• WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
• Technical SEO fundamentals
• Semantic HTML and metadata optimization

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Experience with:
• Jest
• React Testing Library
• Cypress or Playwright
• Understanding of unit, integration, and E2E testing strategies.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Headless CMS architectures and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with:
• Contentful
• Sitecore
• Storyblok
• Optimizely
• Familiarity with Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, or Tealium.
• Experience supporting multilingual and Arabic/RTL websites.
• Exposure to microfrontend architecture is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to frontend excellence.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.