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Your complete guide to the Web Developer Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the Web Developer
The Web Developer builds and maintains websites and web applications that meet user needs and align with business goals through clean, scalable code.
Web Developer's duties and responsibilities
• Development:
Build responsive websites and web apps using front-end and back-end technologies.
• Maintenance:
Update and improve existing web platforms and plugins.
• Testing:
Ensure cross-browser and mobile compatibility.
• Collaboration:
Work with designers, marketers, and backend developers.
• Performance:
Optimise site speed, SEO, and user experience.
Build responsive websites and web apps using front-end and back-end technologies.
• Maintenance:
Update and improve existing web platforms and plugins.
• Testing:
Ensure cross-browser and mobile compatibility.
• Collaboration:
Work with designers, marketers, and backend developers.
• Performance:
Optimise site speed, SEO, and user experience.
Requirements and qualifications for a Web Developer
• 3+ years’ experience in web development
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)
• Basic backend knowledge (e.g., PHP, Node.js, Python)
• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)
• Basic backend knowledge (e.g., PHP, Node.js, Python)
• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
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Contractor usage has remained relatively stable, with 81% of companies expecting no change in 2025, and nearly half keeping contractor levels under 10%. The shift towards AI, automation, and cybersecurity signals an evolving skills landscape, requiring businesses to balance permanent hires with specialised expertise to stay competitive.
