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21234 – Web developers and programmers
Web developers and programmers use a variety of programming languages to design, create and modify Web sites. They analyze users’ needs to implement content, graphics, performance, and Web site capacity. They may also integrate Web sites with other computer applications. They are employed in computer software development firms, information technology consulting firms, information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, advertising agencies or they may be self-employed.
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Example titles
- Electronic business (e-business) Web site developer
- Internet site developer
- Web developer
- Web manager
- Web programmer
- Web site developer
- Webmaster
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Develop, write, modify, integrate and test Web site related code and Web application interfaces
- Conduct tests and analyze data to monitor quality, security, user interface experiences and to identify areas for improvement
- Develop and implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision
- Monitor and maintain Web site functionality
- May participate in Web site architecture and design in collaboration with designers or clients
- May research and evaluate a variety of interactive media software products.
Employment requirements
- A bachelor's degree, usually in computer science, computer programming, Web development or software engineering or completion of a college program in computer science or related field is usually required.
- Experience as a computer programmer is usually required.
Additional information
Exclusions
- Computer network and web technicians (22220)
- Electronic business (e-business) manager (in 10022 Advertising, marketing and public relations managers)
- Information systems specialists (21222)
- Information systems testing technicians (22222)
- Network systems engineer (in 21311 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers))
- Web designers (21233)
- Software developers and programmers (21232)
Breakdown summary
- Broad occupational category
- 2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
- TEER
- 1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
- Major group
- 21 – Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences
- Sub-major group
- 212 – Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering)
- Minor group
- 2123 – Computer, software and Web designers and developers
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- NOC 2021 Version 1.0