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?
- How to become a Web Developer
- Latest Web Developer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Web Developers
- Web Developer role reviews
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. JavaScript Programming
CSS
Web Development
HTML
PHP Programming
Websites
UX
Search Engine Optimisation
API Integration
Angular
Shopify
Wordpress CMS
Troubleshooting
Git Version Control System
Debugging
Web Applications
Version Control
API
Accessibility
Vue.JS
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Latest Web Developer reviews
Apr 2024
Design interactive websites for customer or organization.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Computer Applications
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationInformation & Communication Technology
The good thingsIf 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 challengesYou 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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Dec 2024
Stressful life
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationInformation & Communication Technology
The good thingsI always have some work on hand that gives me satisfaction.
The challengesMy role is not secure in the organization. Due to the government's low budget, we're gong to be redundant very soon!
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