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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Across an 8–10 week project, you will be solely responsible for:
Technical audit of the existing site and production of a diagnostic report
Front-end and back-end development using modern, secure technologies
Full UX/UI build-out aligned to the UAE Design System
Bilingual Arabic/English implementation with correct RTL/LTR handling
CMS setup enabling non-technical staff to manage content independently
SEO fundamentals and Google Analytics 4 configuration
Digital integration with electronic forms and communication channels
Comprehensive QA testing (performance, security, accessibility, compatibility)
Staff training and delivery of a bilingual site management guide
Full handover of source code, assets, and credentials to the SMO
Post-launch technical support (minimum 3 months)
Desired Candidate Profile
Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum 5 years professional web development experience
At least 2 years on government, public sector, or large institutional projects
Proven bilingual Arabic/English website delivery, including RTL implementation
Hands-on experience with the UAE Design System
Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and at least one major framework (React.js or Vue.js)
Back-end proficiency in Node.js, PHP, or Python; RESTful API design and integration
Advanced CMS experience — WordPress (custom development) or headless CMS (Strapi, Contentful, or equivalent)
WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance implementation
OWASP Top 10 security hardening and HTTPS/SSL configuration
Google PageSpeed / Core Web Vitals optimization
Git version control and CI/CD pipeline experience
English (fluent) and Arabic (proficient — reading and writing)
Preferred
Google Analytics 4 or Tag Manager certification
ISTQB or equivalent QA certification
Cybersecurity certification (CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent)
Prior UAE federal or emirate-level government digital project experience
Arabic native or near-native proficiency
Contract Terms
Type: Fixed-price, project-based contract
Duration: 8–10 weeks from contract signing
Location: Hybrid — remote with on-site availability when required (UAE)
Fee: Competitive fixed project fee in AED (VAT Exempt)
Payment: Milestone-based, linked to deliverable sign-off
IP: All outputs become the full property of the SMO upon final payment
Reporting to: SMO Project Manager
To Apply
Submit the following by 1 April 2026, with the subject line: Application – Contractor Web Developer
CV / professional profile (max 4 pages)
Portfolio including at least one bilingual Arabic/English government website
Brief technical approach statement (max 2 pages)
Valid UAE commercial license or freelance permit
Proposed project fee and availability confirmation
SMO reserves the right to accept or reject any application at its sole discretion.
Employment Type
- Contract
Company Industry
- Consulting
- Management Consulting
- Advisory Services
Department / Functional Area
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Art
- Visualiser
Keywords
- Google Analytics
- RESTful API Design And Integration
- WordPress CMS
- HTML5 Developer
- CSS3/SCSS
- Javascript
- RTL Implementation
- WCAG 2.1 AA
- OWASP
- Git Version Control
- Web Performance Optimization
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