Designs and develops software solutions for websites and mobile applications that engage users and meet business requirements.
Supports web administrators and designers through the full development lifecycle and contributes to the development of new site features. Develops, implements, and debugs software code. Designs and develops the web infrastructure including back-end database development and the construction of SQL queries via CGI scripting. Requires knowledge of web technologies and tools such as CSS, JavaScript, HTML, PERL, PHP, Active Server Pages, SQL, and C++.
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 Software Developer I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Applying computer science and engineering principles, methods, and practices to design, develop, deploy, and maintain reliable software systems.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the application of engineering principles and methods in software architecture design.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Gathers and compiles user requirements to support software design and development processes.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs system analyses to assess the functionality and interoperability of software products.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Establishes performance metrics to track the effectiveness of software engineering processes and procedures.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs and executes innovative strategies to streamline software engineering processes.
Skill definition-Creating and deploying application software and providing necessary maintenance and upgrades to ensure competitiveness.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the tasks involved at each stage of the software development life cycle.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Complies with established guidelines when writing, testing, and debugging codes.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Facilitates feasibility studies to identify required updates and improvements in application software.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates and tracks the performance of upgraded or newly installed application software.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes standards and procedures when designing, building, testing, and updating applications.
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)
Describes the importance of HTML in web technology and business growth.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts technical audits for desktops to identify the margin of errors on HTML.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Partners with developers to create HTML-friendly designs and update data layers using HTML.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Integrates responsive HTML templates in designing highly targeted and product-focused website pages.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes best practices in using HTML functionalities to boost website capabilities and user involvement.
Skill definition-Using Java in the development and maintenance of application programs and systems.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the use of Java programming language in web technology.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Gathers user requirements to define system functionality and write code in Java programming language.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Participates in developing and implementing Java coding standards within our organization.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Manages and directs multiple development groups on the Java platform.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs the Java application development principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
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)
Explains the integral role data collection plays when conducting analytical thinking.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Breaks down a specific project into lists of tasks.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Develops alternative solutions and compares the pros and cons.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Draws conclusions based upon logic and intuitive judgment.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Evaluates potential risks using extensive industry knowledge when considering new opportunities.
Skill definition-The ability and process of implementing new ideas and initiatives to improve organizational performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of our products and services.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Explains advantages and disadvantages of different organizational structures from an efficiency perspective.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Demonstrates an innate sense of how to achieve positive results in the current environment.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates and explains the financial aspects of a business initiative to different teams.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Conceptualizes new and creative business initiatives to boost business growth.
There are 6 hard skills for Web Software Developer I, Software Engineering, Application Development, Application Programming Interfaces (API), etc.
6 general skills for Web Software Developer I, HTML, Java, JavaScript, etc.
8 soft skills for Web Software Developer I, Analytical Thinking, Innovation, Attention to Detail, etc.
While the list totals 20 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 Software Developer I, he or she needs to be proficient in Analytical Thinking, be proficient in Innovation, and be proficient in Attention to Detail.
