Web developers create and maintain websites and web applications.
£20,000 Starter
to£50,000 Experienced
37 to 39 a week
evenings occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:
You'll usually need:
You could do a college course that may help you to get a trainee developer's job. Courses include:
You may need:
You could take a software developer higher apprenticeship, or a higher apprenticeship for IT, software and web professionals.
You could also do a digital and technology solutions degree apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start as a junior developer and improve your skills and knowledge by completing further training and qualifications while you work.
Make sure that you're up to date with the latest industry trends and web development standards.
You can get more advice about working in computing from Tech Future Careers and The Chartered Institute for IT.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties might include:
You could work from home, in an office or at a client's business.
With experience, you could specialise in a particular area, like e-commerce or move up to a more senior role like lead programmer or project leader.
You could also move into other IT fields, like systems analysis or IT project management.
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