Web Developer

Key Role

Web designers create, design, develop, and maintain websites using authoring and scripting languages, create content and digital media, and employ standards and technologies for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce websites. Along with the look of a website, a developer is also responsible for the technical aspects and content of a site.

Quick Facts

• Median Pay: $75,000-$79,000 per year
• Minimum Education: Industry Certifications or Bachelor’s Degree

Job-Related Tasks

• Work with client or company to discuss the audience, look, and needs of a website
• Use and understand HTML or XML programming languages to write code for a website
• Work with multiple teams or individuals to determine the content and graphics that will be developed for the website
• Monitor all traffic to the website

Personal Characteristics and Talents

• Strong understanding of computer languages, typography, formatting and rich media
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to concentrate on writing code for long periods of time
• Creativity in design
• Analytical skills
• Creativity in problem solving
• Able to work as part of a team

Recommended Education

• Technical certifications (CIW)
• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, or related field (Recommended, not required)
• Experience in related field

Career Opportunities

• Web Architect or Programmer
• Web Designer
• Webmaster

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Information Security Analysts, Web Developers, and Computer Network Architects, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts-web-developers-and-computer-network-architects.htm (visited February 01, 2013).