Job Description

As an IT Software Specialist, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an institute’s web applications and systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering and design to development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. You will leverage your development skills to create user-centric web platforms that streamline data collection and analysis, directly supporting the institute's research activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain highly responsive and user-friendly web platforms leveraging a variety of technologies.
• Propose and implement effective IT solutions that bridge research and technical requirements seamlessly.
• Craft intuitive user interfaces and features that prioritize usability and information accessibility.
• Build the entire web application stack, including front-end architecture, layouts, back-end services, and secure databases.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable, and maintainable code that promotes reusability and future development.
• Oversee website maintenance, expansion, and content management.
• Deliver secure, usable, cross-platform web applications, managing projects from start to finish.
• Analyze web traffic and user behavior using tools such as GA4 and Matomo to inform content and feature decisions that grow site engagement and reach.
• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure and server environments (e.g., GCP), including deployment, monitoring, and cost and performance optimization.
• Implement SEO best practices and structured data to improve content discoverability and visibility.
• Collaborate with the content and research team to identify opportunities to grow website traffic and user engagement.

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Have at least 2 years of experience in a web development role, preferably across both back-end and front-end areas
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Have experience in at least one of the front-end frameworks (React/ Vue/Angular).
• Knowledge of database systems and SQL
• Familiarity with Figma, Tailwind, Nuxt.js, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP), Firebase, web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Matomo), Google Search Console and Sanity.io is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fresh degree holders are welcome.