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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