Web Developer
Build, test, and maintain websites and web servers using computer code.
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What's it like to be a Web Developer?
A Web Developer uses programming languages such as HTML, CSS, PHP, Java and JavaScript to create and maintain websites. They may specialise in front end (user facing) or back end (server) development or both.
Tasks and duties
- Analysing project requirements and designing solutions and features.
- Using computer software and hardware to write and modify programming code.
- Testing code for bugs and implementing improvements and fixes.
- Developing testing and validation processes.
- Deploying code to the live environment.
- Backing up website to mitigate risk in event of disaster or online attacks.
- Controlling and enforcing ongoing security and safe hosting of websites through testing processes and liaising with other technical professionals such as web-security experts.
How to become a Web Developer
Most Web Developers study a web development qualification at a polytechnic before gaining experience in the industry.
Complete a one-year qualification in web development or alternatively, complete a more general design or IT degree and learn on the job.
Secure an entry level role in the industry to build experience working alongside experienced Web Developers.
With experience, you can move into more senior roles, specialise or choose to become an independent contractor.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Web Developer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas.
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Latest Web Developer reviews
Apr 2024
Reviewer's Qualification
Master of Computer Applications
Experience
Less than a year
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
The good things
If you're passionate to learning new things and do smart work rather than hard work you can survive as a web developer in IT field.
The challenges
You need to develop websites what customer needs and whenever they asked changes, we need to change that as quickly as possible.
Working in particular timeline also challenging one.
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Jan 2024
Reviewer's Qualification
Master of Computer Applications
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
I'm self-employed
The good things
The best part of my job is the opportunity to constantly learn and grow. I am exposed to new challenges regularly, which helps me develop both professionally and personally. I enjoy the collaborative ...
The challenges
The thing which I don't like that is sometimes long hours, but it's okay.
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