Job Overview

Web developers design, build and maintain websites and web applications to meet their client's needs.

The Skills Required

You will need:

• excellent web and database programming skills
• a good appreciation of design, usability and interactivity
• creative skills to turn clients' ideas into workable plans
• excellent problem-solving skills
• a willingness to work flexibly
• organisation
• the ability to follow exact instructions
• an understanding of web development standards
• the ability to work to deadlines
• a commitment to keep up to date with technology
• an appreciation of commercial pressures
• the ability to work alone or as part of a team 

 Qualifications

You would normally need a foundation degree, HND or degree in an IT-related subject. Relevant subjects include:

• web development or web design
• multimedia design
• digital media development
• web content management
• business information systems
• computer programming

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