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Web developer

Web developers use computer code to create and maintain websites and applications.

Average annual salary

£20,000 to £60,000

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Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

  • a university course
  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role

University

You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:

  • web design and development
  • computer science
  • digital media development
  • software engineering

Entry requirements:

  • 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

College

You could do a college course that might help you get a trainee developer job.

Courses include:

  • Level 3 Certificate in Web Design and Development
  • T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development
  • Level 4 Diploma in Software Development

Entry requirements:

  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
  • 1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course

Apprenticeship

You could do an apprenticeship such as:

  • Software Development Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
  • Software Developer Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship
  • Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
  • Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship

Entry requirements:

  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Work

You might be able to start as a junior developer and do training on the job.

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Required Skills:

Digital skills : to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

Skills:
  • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to write computer programs
  • persistence and determination
  • analytical thinking skills
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • maths knowledge
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
  • the ability to read English
  • operations analysis skills
  • knowledge of English language
  • complex problem-solving skills
  • concentration skills
  • knowledge of media production and communication
  • customer service skills
  • design skills and knowledge
  • the ability to work well with your hands
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What you'll do:

Web developers use computer code to create and maintain websites and applications.

You'll usually work as part of a development team and could:

  • meet clients to work out what they need
  • create plans and prototypes with the design team to decide how the website or application will fit together
  • write code in different programming languages
  • build databases and transfer information between databases using Applications Program Interfaces (APIs)
  • use software to create the layout of buttons, links and pictures

Location : You could work in an office, at a client's business or from home.

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Salary:

Starter : £20,000
Experienced : £60,000

These figures are a guide

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Working hours:

37 - 39 hours a week

Working Pattern is as a contractor / self-employed as customers demand

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Career Path:

With experience, you could:

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