Web Developer

Web developers are responsible for day-to-day site design and creation. Webmasters are responsible for the technical aspects of the web site, including performance issues such as speed of access, and for approving site content. Tasks: Design, build, or maintain web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media. Write, design, or edit web page content, or direct others producing content. Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements. Create web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models. Incorporate technical considerations into web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy. Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for web architecture or technologies. Select programming languages, design tools, or applications Develop web site maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards. Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams. Provide clear, detailed descriptions of web site specifications such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware. Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types. Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions. Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems. Develop or validate test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types. Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results. Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems. Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction. Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur. Develop databases that support web applications and web sites. Perform web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any web site or product revisions. Perform or direct web site updates. Recommend and implement performance improvements. Design and implement web site security measures such as firewalls or message encryption. Establish appropriate server directory trees. Identify or maintain links to and from other web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning. Create searchable indices for web page content. Back up files from web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems. Write supporting code for web applications or web sites. Register web sites with search engines to increase web site traffic. Develop or implement procedures for ongoing web site revision. Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software. Develop and document style guidelines for web site content. Communicate with network personnel or web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting web sites. Maintain understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups. Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with web sites. Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses. Renew domain name registrations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Troubleshooting - determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes. Complex Problem Solving - identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Technology Design - Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Tools used in this occupation: Computer servers - Application servers; Web servers Desktop computers High capacity removable media drives - Universal serial bus USB flash drives Notebook computers - Laptop computers Personal computers Technology used in this occupation: Programming and related technologies: Java, C, C++, Perl, Visual Basic, Oracle, MS Office, Lotus Notes/Domino, Java-based development tools (JBuilder), Excalibur RetrievalWare, Internet/Website and Content Management Technologies (i.e., Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, HTML, XML), Web Protocols and Technologies (XML, SOAP, HTML, HTTP, TCP/IP, etc.), Data Architecture and Database System Design, Database management software; Distributed database management software Business Process Management (i.e., Lombardi Works), Software and Systems Engineering, Information Security Operating System/Platform to include: Unix (Solaris), Windows, Linux, Thin Client (i.e., Citrix); Program testing software - defect tracking software; fault testing software; IBM Rational ClearQuest; Mercury Interactive LoadRunner. Application Architecture and related technologies: N-Tier/Services Oriented Architecture, Web Services, WebLogic (Application Server), Oracle (RDBMS), PlumTree (Portal); WebLogic Web Server (Web Server); Internet Explorer & Netscape (Browser), Apache Struts (Development Framework); JBuilder Enterprise Edition (IDE); Concurrent Versions System-CVS (Version Management), Embarcadero Describe and System Architect (Architecture Modeling).