Job description Front-end Developer in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Find out what work is like for a front-end developer in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Web designers and developers (NOC 21234).

Web developers and programmers

Description

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.

Work week duration

Web developers and programmers usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Web developers and programmers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • 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.

Physical demands Help - Physical Demands

  • Sitting
  • Making repetitive motions

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Web developers and programmers are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Advertising agencies
  • Computer software firms
  • Self-employed
  • Information technology consulting firms
  • Information technology departments in the private and public sectors

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Indoors, environmentally controlled

Physical proximity from others Help - Physical proximity from others

  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 21234), and a list of similar occupations:

  • Internet site developer
  • Web developer
  • Web manager
  • Web programmer
  • Web site developer
  • Webmaster
  • electronic business (e-business) Web site developer

Similar occupations Help - Similar occupations

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

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