Web Developer (Full Stack)

Role Overview We are looking to hire a skilled and motivated Web Developer to maintain, enhance, and expand its official university website. The website is built on Next.js. The developer will be responsible for the full-stack development of the site — including new frontend pages built in React and a backend admin/content management system — ensuring the site is fast, secure, accessible, and always up-to-date. Key Responsibilities : A. Website Maintenance • Maintain and update the existing Next.js university website on an ongoing basis. • Fix bugs, performance issues, UI inconsistencies, and broken links across all pages. • Ensure smooth deployment and continuous uptime. • Regularly update content such as events, news, academic programs, rankings, and placements. • Manage media assets stored on server and ensure proper image optimization. • Monitor website performance (Core Web Vitals, SEO, accessibility) and implement improvements. B. Frontend Development (React / Next.js) • Design and develop new pages and UI components using React and Next.js. • Translate design mockups/wireframes into responsive, pixel-perfect web pages. • Implement SEO best practices using Next.js features. • Ensure mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility for all pages. • Integrate animations and interactive UI elements using modern libraries • Write clean, reusable, and maintainable component-based code. C. Backend Development (New Requirement) • Develop and maintain a backend admin panel for managing university website content (news, events, programs, faculty, testimonials, etc.). • Build RESTful APIs using Node.js / Next.js API routes to power dynamic content. • Integrate a database (MongoDB / PostgreSQL / MySQL) for structured data storage. • Implement authentication and role-based access for the admin dashboard. • Develop APIs for forms such as admissions enquiry, contact, and event registration. • Ensure security best practices including data validation, sanitization, and HTTPS handling. • Know how to configure with CRM like Meritto. Required Skills & Qualifications Frontend • Proficiency in React.js and Next.js (App Router / Pages Router) • Strong command of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript / TypeScript • Knowledge of responsive web design and mobile-first development • Familiarity with SEO optimization and web accessibility (WCAG standards) Backend • Experience building REST APIs with Node.js or Next.js API routes • Knowledge of at least one database: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL • Familiarity with authentication mechanisms. • Understanding of cloud storage integration (AWS or similar) Tools & Practices • Experience with Git and GitHub for version control. • Familiarity with deployment and CI/CD workflows. • Understanding of performance optimization (lazy loading, caching, image optimization) • Basic knowledge of CMS tools or headless CMS (Sanity, Strapi, or similar) is a plus Education • B.Tech / BCA / MCA / B.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field • Minimum 2 year of professional or project-based experience in full-stack web development • Immediate Joiners Preferred. Good to Have • Experience with university or education sector websites • Experience integrating third-party APIs (payment gateways, chatbots, etc.) • Familiarity with Docker or basic DevOps practices • UI/UX design sense and ability to work with Figma files. What You Will Work On From Day 1, the developer will: • Onboard to the existing Next.js codebase and understand the website architecture. • Collaborate with the university's internal teams to develop new web pages (e.g., new course pages, department pages, event pages landing page). Personal Attributes • Self-motivated and able to manage tasks independently without constant supervision. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work. • Good communication skills — able to coordinate with non-technical staff. • Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements. • Reliable and comfortable working in a campus-based, collaborative environment. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹420,000.00 per year Work Location: In person