Web Developer

Job Description

Web Developers design, code and modify websites and are responsible for a their visual presentation, interactive features, capacity and backend structure. While they are responsible for all aspects of a website, their primary responsibility is to convert creative inspiration into code. Using languages like Javascript, HTML, XML, Java, C++, C#, Perl, VBScript, PHP, JavaScript, DOM, CSS, Visual Basic .NET, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Paint Shop Pro, etc. web developers transform ideas into websites.

Responsibilities include:

Meet with clients to discuss the needs and design of a website
Create and test applications for a website
Write code for websites, using programming languages such as HTML or XML
Work with other team members to determine what information the site will contain
Work with graphics and other designers to determine the website’s layout
Integrate graphics, audio, and video into the website
Monitor website traffic

Key Skills

Fluency in JavaScript, SQL, PHP, HTML, XML and CSS
Familiarity with multiple operating systems and mobile platforms like Android and iOS
An eye for design, and the ability to build visually-appealing websites
Excellent communication and visual presentation skills for working with clients
Ability to perform detail-oriented, creative work independently or with limited supervision

Average Pay (annually): 64,970 USD (2015)

Average Pay (hourly): 31.23 USD (2015)

Entry Level Education: Associates Degree (note: Web developers who have a bachelor’s degree can advance to become project managers)

Number of Jobs in the US: 148,500 (2014)

Areas of Focus in Web Development

Web Design

Web Designers are responsible for layout and aestheic and other visual aspects of a website from fonts to color palettes. They must be fluent in several programming languages and image software programs such as photoshop in order to be able to design innovative and user friendly layout designs for businesses, nonprofits and the government.

Mobile Web Development

Mobile Web Developers create websites specifically for moble devices and should know how to manuver movle platforms like Android, iOS and Windows Mobile.

PHP Development

PHP Developers foster interactivity in e-commerce applications, browser based games and sites like Facebook, Wikipedia and Amazon.

SQL/Database Development

A SQL Developer creates and manages databases that interact with websites, managing databases that make online banking, inventory management and healthcare possible.

Degree Information →

Software Engineering

System Manager