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Summary Description
Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.
 
Sample Job Titles

1.

.NET Web Developer

2.

Computer Graphic Artist

3.

Computer Graphic Designer

4.

Computer Programmer

5.

Front End Developer

6.

Front End Web Developer

7.

Interface Designer

8.

Internet Application Developer

9.

Internet Architect

10.

Internet Developer

11.

Internet Site Designer

12.

Internet Specialist

13.

Intranet Developer

14.

PHP Developer

15.

PHP Web Developer

16.

PHP Website Developer

17.

Usability Specialist

18.

User Experience Designer (UX Designer)

 

19.

User Interface Designer

20.

User Interface Developer (UI Developer)

21.

Web Applications Developer

22.

Web Architect

23.

Web Content Developer

24.

Web Designer

25.

Web Developer

26.

Web Engineer

27.

Web Page Developer

28.

Web Producer

29.

Web Programmer

30.

Web Site Designer

31.

Web Site Developer

32.

Web Site Specialist

33.

Web Software Engineer

34.

Web Specialist

35.

Webmaster

 
Job Tasks

Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.

  • Design websites or web applications.
  • Update website content.

Perform or direct Web site updates.

  • Update website content.

Write, design, or edit Web page content, or direct others producing content.

  • Design websites or web applications.
  • Update website content.

Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.

  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.

Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.

  • Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.

Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.

  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
  • Resolve computer software problems.
  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.

Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.

  • Test software performance.

Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.

  • Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.

Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.

  • Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.

Develop or validate test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.

  • Test software performance.
  • Develop testing routines or procedures.

Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.

  • Create databases to store electronic data.

Renew domain name registrations.

  • Update website content.

Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.

  • Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies.

Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.

  • Design websites or web applications.
  • Write computer programming code.

Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.

  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
  • Provide technical support for computer network issues.

Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.

  • Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
  • Implement security measures for computer or information systems.

Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.

  • Test software performance.

Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.

  • Design websites or web applications.

Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy.

  • Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.

Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.

  • Provide customer service to clients or users.

Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.

  • Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.

Develop and document style guidelines for Web site content.

  • Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.
  • Document design or development procedures.

Develop Web site maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards.

  • Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information.
  • Develop models of information or communications systems.

Establish appropriate server directory trees.

  • Configure computer networks.

Identify or maintain links to and from other Web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning.

  • Update website content.

Recommend and implement performance improvements.

  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.

Create searchable indices for Web page content.

  • Design websites or web applications.

Register Web sites with search engines to increase Web site traffic.

  • Update website content.

Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.

  • Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.

Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.

  • Monitor the security of digital information.
  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.

Create web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.

  • Develop models of information or communications systems.

Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.

  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.

Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.

  • Document design or development procedures.

Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.

  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
  • Document design or development procedures.

Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.

  • Document network-related activities or tasks.

Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.

  • Install computer hardware.
  • Configure computer networks.

Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.

  • Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.
 
Work Activities
Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
 
 
 
Nature of the Work
(Abstract from Career Articles)
Web Developers

Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site. They are also responsible for the site's technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website's speed and how much traffic the site can handle. In addition, web developers may create content for the site.

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Working Conditions
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Web Developers

About 1 in 7 of web developers were self-employed in 2014. Non-self-employed developers work primarily in the computer systems design and related services industry.

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