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Web Developer

Alternative titles: Web Designer, Web Producer, Web Technologist

web developer, job rolesWithout Web Developers we wouldn’t have ebay, YouTube, Facebook …

Today we take for granted that we can search, shop, blog and bank on the internet. Attractive websites offer an endless supply of facilities to help us throughout our daily lives. Web Developers represent a special breed of software developer who pair function with style. They work with IT tools and platforms that are specifically geared to web solution development offering easier build of website navigation, multiple language support, content updates, multi-media additions, search engine advertising and much more.

General skills and aptitude

  • An interest in computers
  • Software programming experience
  • Graphical design or other artistic interest
  • An interest in working with different media
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail

Average starting salary: £18,000 to £20,000

 

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