Web Developers

What does a professional in this career do?

In this job you will...

• Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
• Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
• Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
• Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
• Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
• Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
• Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
• Perform or direct Web site updates.
• Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
• Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
• Renew domain name registrations.
• Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
• Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.
• Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
• Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.
• Establish appropriate server directory trees.
• Recommend and implement performance improvements.
• Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
• Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
• Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.
• Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
• Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
• Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.
• Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.
• Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.
• Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.
• Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls and message encryption.
• Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, and legal issues including accessibility and privacy.