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Program Codes
10274
33862
32807
33864
14048
20841
5ARTCOP
33817
33784
17BSCOP
Employment Percentage
18.72988256
SOC ID
15-1257
SOC Title
Web Developers and Digital Interface Designers
ONET ID
15-1254.00
ONET Concat ID
15125400
Median Salary
69403.87
EMSI Interest Area Term
Mathematics and Computer Science
The Arts
Ed Level High School
12.5
Ed Level Certificate
16.67
Ed Level Some College
4.17
Ed Level Associates
16.67
Ed Level Bachelors
50
Ed Level Masters
0
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a Bachelor's degree
Career Description
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.
Core Tasks
  • 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.
  • Renew domain name registrations.
  • Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
  • Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
  • Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
  • Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting 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.
  • Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
  • Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.
  • Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
Start Annual Earnings
34010.67
Top Annual Earnings
137518.95
EMSI Career Title Slug
web-developer