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Also called back end developer, back end web developer, extensible markup language developer and front end developer.
$92,650
Median pay a year
70,190
People do this work
6
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Web Developer
Summary
Web developer creating and maintaining websites and web applications, optimizing performance and ensuring compatibility across browsers and devices. Develops supporting databases and collaborates on e-commerce strategies
Experience
Web Developer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Wrote supporting code for Web applications and Web sites
Designed, built, and maintained Web sites using authoring and scripting languages, content creation tools, and digital media
Developed databases that supported Web applications and Web sites
Evaluated code to ensure validity, proper structure, and compatibility with browsers and devices
Performed Web site tests according to planned schedules or after product revisions
Documented technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, and database performance
Collaborated with management to develop e-commerce strategies and integrate them with Web sites
Skills
Core Skills
Designing websites and applications, Updating website content, Developing website specifications, Configuring computer networks, Documenting design procedures, Conducting research, Monitoring digital information security, Evaluating software or hardware utility, Analyzing project data, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Cascading style sheets CSS, Docker, Testing software performance
Tools and software
Apache Kafka, Atlassian JIRA, C#
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
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Wrote supporting code for web applicationsDesigned and maintained websites using scripting languagesBacked up website files for instant recoveryEvaluated code for validity and industry standardsDeveloped databases for web applications and sitesPerformed website tests after product revisions
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Wrote supporting code for web applications, enhancing functionality and user experience
Backed up website files to local directories, ensuring instant recovery and data integrity
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Wrote supporting code for web applications, making it easier for users to navigate the site
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Users found it easier to navigate the siteLoad times decreased significantly for usersMore features were accessible to users
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Backed up website files to local directories, ensuring instant recovery and data integrity
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Daily backups for all website filesWeekly backups for major updatesRegular backups after significant changes
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Designing websites and applications
Updating website content
Developing website specifications
Testing software performance
Configuring computer networks
Documenting design procedures
Conducting research
Monitoring digital information security
Evaluating software or hardware utility
Analyzing project data
Creating databases
Developing diagrams and flow charts
The work itself
What a Web Developer does
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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.
What it pays
How much does a Web Developer make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$64,230
Median
$92,650
75th percentile
$126,230
About 70,190 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AR
$45,190
$50,550
$67,290
AZ
$59,180
$76,230
$105,010
CA
$80,620
$119,570
$159,040
CO
$63,520
$85,950
$106,320
CT
$64,460
$85,930
$106,950
DC
$91,840
$114,690
$137,650
DE
$69,800
$76,020
$89,290
GA
$64,560
$90,340
$107,060
IA
$57,720
$64,210
$89,920
ID
$61,240
$79,290
$97,010
IL
$71,990
$84,820
$117,100
IN
$62,310
$80,870
$100,140
KS
$59,600
$73,590
$96,980
KY
$66,320
$82,630
$103,870
LA
$66,340
$85,330
$89,350
MA
$80,520
$98,470
$135,110
MD
$84,550
$112,690
$129,840
MI
$62,830
$98,470
$117,880
MN
$72,510
$101,020
$128,470
MO
$83,120
$103,750
$125,610
MT
$62,060
$62,060
$68,650
NC
$72,890
$96,610
$122,540
ND
$60,580
$72,190
$82,750
NE
$56,170
$80,350
$100,690
NH
$61,480
$78,260
$110,190
NJ
$55,580
$95,180
$124,560
NM
$54,930
$68,120
$86,880
NV
$55,060
$83,220
$121,240
NY
$56,320
$98,580
$132,820
OK
$54,070
$78,580
$96,130
OR
$50,690
$64,460
$93,280
PA
$61,520
$86,380
$104,700
PR
$36,560
$46,020
$72,400
RI
$93,290
$98,140
$104,530
SC
$61,760
$78,190
$102,100
SD
$47,540
$51,100
$59,280
TN
$57,710
$74,760
$104,270
TX
$61,960
$85,800
$118,980
UT
$66,010
$100,170
$131,220
VA
$99,990
$128,380
$161,190
VT
$79,120
$84,550
$110,130
WA
$98,830
$130,440
$131,030
WI
$66,510
$90,630
$119,860
WV
$63,060
$78,240
$79,280
WY
$59,400
$68,410
$69,990
Other names
Other names for this job
back end developer, back end web developer, extensible markup language developer, front end developer, front end react developer, front end web developer, full stack developer, full stack web developer, html developer, hypertext markup language developer, internet application developer, internet developer.
More names for this work
intranet developer, javascript developer, jquery developer, node js developer, personal home page developer, personal home page web developer, php developer, php web developer, php website developer, react js developer, ruby on rails developer, salesforce developer, tableau developer, ui developer, user interface developer, web application developer, web applications developer, web content developer, web infrastructure developer, web page developer, web site developer, wordpress developer, xml developer, back end engineer, back end software engineer, computer graphic artist, computer graphic designer, front end engineer, front end software engineer, interface designer, internet architect, internet site designer, internet specialist, technology applications engineer, web architect, web consultant, web design specialist, web engineer, web producer, web programmer, web site designer, web site specialist, web software engineer, web specialist, web technician, webmaster, webmaster analyst, website manager.
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