Web Developer
Skills
About This Role
Overview
The Strategy Management Office (SMO) is seeking an experienced Contractor Web Developer to lead the full technical redevelopment of the official website of a government website.
This is a project-based engagement delivering a modern, secure, bilingual government digital platform fully compliant with the UAE Design System and UAE Digital Government standards.
What You Will Deliver
- 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)
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:**
To Apply
Submit the following to
info@thesmo.me
by
1 April 2026
, with the subject line:
*Application – Contractor Web Developer*
1.
CV / professional profile (max 4 pages)
2.
Portfolio including at least one bilingual Arabic/English government website
3.
Brief technical approach statement (max 2 pages)
4.
Valid UAE commercial license or freelance permit
5.
Proposed project fee and availability confirmation
*SMO reserves the right to accept or reject any application at its sole discretion.*
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