The Centre for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Services (CERSGIS), based in the University of Ghana, applies geospatial technologies to support sustainable development. We are seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Mobile and Web Application Developer to design, develop and maintain applications that make geospatial data accessible, user-friendly and impactful for decision-making

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain responsive web and mobile applications
• Integrate GIS and remote sensing datasets into applications and dashboards
• Collaborate with project teams to define user requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Ensure applications are secure, scalable and optimized for performance
• Support the deployment of applications on cloud and local servers
• Documents code, workflows and provide user support and training

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field
• At least 3 year of professional experience in web and mobile app development
• Strong skills in front-end (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, Angular or Vue) and back-enf (Node,js,Django or similar frameworks)
• Experience with mobile frameworks such as React Native, Fluter or lonic
• Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of API development and integration (REST, GraphQL).
• Experience with geospatial libraries, web mapping tools (Leaflet, OpenLawyers, Mapbox) or ArcGIS Online is highly desirable
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) is an advantage
• Experience in deploying applications in production environments (web servers, play store, App Store)
• Strong problem-solving, debugging and version control (Git) skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A cover letter explaining their motivation and relevant experience
• A detailed CV, including references
• A portfolio or links to past projects (app, dashboards, code repositories).

Send applications with the subject line 'Application: Mobile and Web Application Developer' to: The Finance & Administration Manager: mayivi@ug.edu.gh

Closing Date: 30 October, 2025