Information Technology (IT) Web Developer

Overview

Builds and maintains a website to fit the needs to the company or customer. The work of a web developer requires layout and writing code.

What responsibilities will I have?

• Undertake web development design activities including definition of data and error message arrangements
• Develop websites, using content management system, templates and workflows
• Use XML tools and technologies.
• Analyze database integration from web environments
• Modify and document web code to correct errors or to enhance a program's capabilities
• Assist designers in researching and documenting computer users' requirements.
• Be responsible for unit testing of software and make amendments where required
• Plan, direct, and execute measurable and continuous improvements to corporate and regional websites HTML5/CSS/JavaScript development and site production (Hand code)
• Primary administrator and orchestrator of site content
• Design and develop new web page layouts including associated custom code
• Work cross functionally with IT and internet security teams
• Manage digital assets such as images and videos
• Optimize websites and web pages for Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing  
• Troubleshooting site, solving issues with content, links navigation, and user experience
• Monitor and report analytics for websites

What education and training is required?

A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related field is required.

To pursue a career as an IT Web Developer:

The following high school courses are recommended:  agricultural education, computer courses, mathematics and coding.

Where can I work?

As a web developer you can work independently, for a company, public relations firm or with a software development group.

Future Job Market / Outlook

The job outlook for a web developer will be good over the next five years.

Suggested Professional Organizations and Associations

• Association of Information Technology Professionals
• International Web Association
• Association of Web Design