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Advert Number : KSU/ICT/SA/17/2024

Purpose:

To carry out design, development, and maintenance of the university websites and internal systems.

The Officer will report to the ICT Manager

Duties and responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive, interactive, and user-friendly websites for the university, ensuring consistency across different browsers and devices.
• Translate complex requirements into visually appealing and functional interfaces through product or system development code.
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
• Ensure seamless integration of the front-end with back-end systems.
• Conduct user research to improve the user experience of both external and internal platforms.
•  Design and prototype new features or enhancements to improve usability and accessibility.
• Ensure website functionality and performance, optimizing loading speeds and ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Regularly update and maintain the content of university websites to meet the needs of various stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement user interfaces for internal university systems, such as academic portals, administrative dashboards, and student management systems.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to communicate design ideas effectively.
• Ensure that the university’s websites adhere to web development best practices, security protocols, and regulatory compliance such as GDPR and accessibility standards.
•  Regularly update security features to protect data and prevent breaches.

Requirements for appointment

•  Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Applied Computer Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in front-end development, preferably within an educational institution or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks such as Vue.js, React, Angular.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX. REST API and/or GraphQL.
• Experience with UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, or Sketch.
• Proficiency in responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with back-end technologies and integration such as Java, Node.JS, PHP, Laravel, or other MVC frameworks.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, Bitbucket.
•  Experience with content management systems (CMS) like WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices.