Web Developer – University ICT Team

About the role

Wigwe University invites applications from suitably qualified, talented, and results‑oriented Web Developers to join its ICT Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and enhancing responsive, secure, accessible, and high‑performing websites and web applications that support the University’s digital presence and operational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the University’s websites and web applications.
• Develop responsive, user‑friendly interfaces compatible with multiple devices and browsers.
• Write clean, efficient, scalable, and well‑documented code.
• Integrate websites and web applications with databases, APIs, and third‑party services.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve website and application issues promptly.
• Optimise website performance, speed, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with graphic designers and ICT team members to translate designs into functional, visually appealing web interfaces.
• Perform regular website updates, backups, security checks, and routine maintenance.
• Monitor web platforms and recommend improvements based on emerging technologies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with web accessibility standards, security requirements, and development best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc./B.Tech.) or HND in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Web Development, Software Engineering, IT or related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in web development or a related role.
• Relevant professional certifications and demonstrated experience with modern web development technologies are an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and responsive web design.
• Experience with front‑end frameworks such as React, Angular or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of back‑end technologies such as PHP, Node.js or Python.
• Experience with relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and version control tools such as Git.
• Expertise with .Net (C#) web API.
• Understanding of website security, performance optimisation and web accessibility.