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Job Description
A Web Developer is responsible for the coding, design, and layout of a website according to a company’s specifications. As the role takes into consideration user experience and function, a certain level of both graphic design and computer programming is necessary. Once a website has been created, a Web Developer will generally assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the website.
must have experience in the planning and the delivery of web applications across multiple platforms and front end/back end. A typical Web Developer job description should cover:
- Writing efficient code
- Creating websites/a website using standard HTML/CSS practices
- Working closely with web designers and programmers to produce the website
- Constant communication with other colleagues in the business to develop and deploy their content – and ensuring there is a clear establishment of what can be created within what timeframe
- Researching different software programs, maintaining software documentation
- Implementing contingency plans in case the website goes down
- Maintaining and expanding/enhancing the website once built
- Managing a team might also be part of the job role
Front End Developers are computer programmers who specialize in website design. Front End Developer duties include determining the structure and design of web pages, striking a balance between functional and aesthetic design, and ensuring web design is optimized for smartphones.
Back-end developers are usually responsible for writing the web services and APIs used by front-end developers and mobile application developers. A back-end web developer is responsible for server-side web application logic as well as the integration of the front-end part.
Job Requirements
Web Developer job qualifications and requirements
- Experience in the field will be expected. Knowledge in the following is a requirement:
- HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Server architecture
- Experience with server-side frameworks such as python, ruby, PHP, Java, ASP, ASP.NET
- Experience with database systems such as SQL and Oracle
- A Bachelor’s degree in the following subjects should be included:
- Computer Science
- Computing Aside from these skills, there are a number of qualities to be highlighted in a Web Developer job description to ensure the most suitable candidates apply:
- Thorough functional knowledge and coding experience
- Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization
- Ability to multitask with strict time constraints, budgets, and business goals
- Strong communication skills
- Management experience or examples that show the ability to manage a team, should this role involve team management
Back-end requirements and qualifications
- Experience as a Back-end developer
- In-depth understanding of web development
- Experience with programming languages like Java, Ruby, PHP, and Python
- Experience with CMS framework
- Familiarity with front-end languages such as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Good organizational and time-management skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- BA degree in Computer Science or similar relevant field
