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.
Interests
- Conventional
- Investigative
Work Values
- Independence
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Persistence
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
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.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Thinking Creatively
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Technology Skills
- Web platform development software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Development environment software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Operating system software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Near Vision
- Problem Sensitivity
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Programming
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Operations Analysis
- Reading Comprehension
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Communications and Media
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Usability AnalystCertifying Organization
Human Factors International
Type
Core
Certificate name
Adobe Campaign Classic Developer CertificationCertifying Organization
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Web Application Developer Associate 10.4Certifying Organization
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Type
Product/Equipment
Certificate name
Cisco Certified DevNet AssociateCertifying Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Type
Product/Equipment
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $67,714 |
| Median (50%) | $104,664 |
| High (90%) | $152,909 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $83,655 |
| Mid Level | $104,289 |
| Senior Level | $115,094 |
| Expert Level | $134,937 |
Employability
There are currently 94,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 102,500 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 9%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 9%
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