Web Developer

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Technology Applications Engineer; Web Architect; Web Design Specialist; Web Developer; Webmaster

Tasks

• Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
• Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
• Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
• Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
• Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
• Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
• Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
• Perform or direct Web site updates.
• Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
• Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
• Renew domain name registrations.
• Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
• Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.
• Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.

Knowledge

• Computers and Electronics
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Communications and Media

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Active Learning
• Speaking
• Writing
• Monitoring

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Oral Comprehension
• Written Comprehension
• Problem Sensitivity
• Near Vision
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity
• Oral Expression
• Fluency of Ideas
• Category Flexibility
• Written Expression
• Originality
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Flexibility of Closure
• Visualization
• Selective Attention
• Perceptual Speed