Web Developer

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.

Key Objectives

• A Web Developer must have experience in the planning and the delivery of web applications across multiple platforms.
  
  

Primary Areas

• 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
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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
• Thorough functional knowledge and coding experience
• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation
• 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
  
  

Education, Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in the following subjects should be included:

• Computer Science
• Computing