Web developer: pay, what you do and current jobs
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Web developers manage the development of websites and web-based applications. They oversee the coding, design and layout to create efficient and user-friendly websites.
- Typical full-time pay in NZ$69,000–$121,000 a year (up to $150,000)
- Training0-3 years
- IndustryInformation technology
Pay is for full-time work across New Zealand. Part-time and hourly roles are paid by the hour; check each advert.
1 web developer job on ManyJobs now
- Senior Integration DeveloperAuckland Council · NZ, 1010
What you’d do
- design websites and software applications
- write computer programming code
- improve website user experience
- collect and analyse website data
- update website content
- improve data security
- test websites and software applications
- learn new tools and technologies
- give technical support
Life on the job
Web developers:
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices
- need to be methodical, identify and solve problems and communicate well
How to get in
You usually learn on the job to become a web developer and a qualification may be useful.
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
You may need:
- a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science or similar area
- to learn on the job through internships and graduate recruitment programmes
- a relevant industry-based certification in web development
- knowledge of CSS and HTML5
- experience in similar work
Also known as: Full stack developer, front-end developer, back-end developer, UX/UI developer, developer, coder, intranet developer, web editor
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