Designs, develops, and maintains internal and external websites for an organization.
Uses knowledge of common web development languages (e.g., HTML, Java, PHP, JSP, ASP.Net, Python, AJAX) to build and expand site functionality. Creates and enhances the overall website appearance using graphic/multi-media design software and designs site navigation that is clear and easy to understand. Ensures sites remain scalable while complying with performance and security standards. Updates site content based on input from marketing and documents changes in source code.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Web Applications Developer I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Ability to develop user interface and user experience elements to convert business requirements into a technical application design.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites best practice design principles in the development of architectures of applications.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in implementing application testing in evaluating ease and accessibility of design.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Assesses requirements for applications to provide innovative design solutions based on user needs.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Designs a webpage or application outline to provide a clear overview of page structure, layout, and user flow.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds design plans for various applications to ensure user requirements and needs compliance.
Skill definition-Designing and deploying a web-based application program to provide services and solutions based on user needs and specifications.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites the benefits and advantages of web applications, such as accessibility on different platforms.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Applies the methodologies of interactive design for developing web applications.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Analyzes user requirements and specifications to identify the needed features and elements of web applications.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates business needs to determine appropriate designs and features for custom web application solutions.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions the implementation of algorithms and design patterns to create applications in web and mobile environments.
Skill definition-Ability to use this computer language for creating, updating and maintaining text, graphics and links in a website.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists common editor tools and systems used in HTML.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Works with specific HTML tags and attributes in organizing website content.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Uses HTML to execute website changes and create responsive custom layouts to enhance the user experience.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Optimizes custom HTML campaigns for mobile and desktop by using coding best practices.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Stays current with HTML trends to adapt to the best design standards in developing websites for users.
Skill definition-Using JavaScript in the development and maintenance of Web-based application systems.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the steps on how to apply code quality in JavaScript.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Tracks and records methodologies in custom JavaScript.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Utilizes JavaScript to pull data from devices to support reporting and asset tracking needs.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Optimizes user experience or interfaces through JavaScript to increase retention and satisfaction.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Mentors a team to deliver responses on both the Java service layer and JavaScript user interface layer.
Skill definition-Gathering, organizing, and analyzing information to identify the root cause of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions accordingly.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists skills, traits, and characteristics of analytical thinkers.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Makes a list of items without order or set of priorities.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Summarizes historical experience to find probable causes of the problem.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Leads brainstorming to encourage teammates to create new perspectives.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Promotes the adoption of business intelligence analysis technology to drive strategic decisions.
Skill definition-The ability and process of implementing new ideas and initiatives to improve organizational performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Names our key stakeholders from a business value chain perspective.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the planning, implementation, and management of training programs that foster process improvements.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Participates in the redesign of organizational structures to reflect business priorities.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Trains others on various business and operation topics.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Forecasts the short-term and long-term impact of various business cases on P&L performance.
There are 10 hard skills for Web Applications Developer I, Application Design, Web Application Design, Web Architecture, etc.
6 general skills for Web Applications Developer I, HTML, JavaScript, Programming, etc.
7 soft skills for Web Applications Developer I, Analytical Thinking, Innovation, Attention to Detail, etc.
While the list totals 23 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Web Applications Developer I, he or she needs to be proficient in Analytical Thinking, be proficient in Innovation, and be proficient in Attention to Detail.
