Senior Web Developer

Senior Web Developer Job Description

Companies hiring senior web developers seek individuals with extensive experience in all phases of the web application development life cycle, as well as an excellent understanding of customer needs and business strategy. Candidates should have expertise in the development of multiplatform, distributed applications and object-oriented programming. In addition, they should be adept at working in a team environment and mentoring junior colleagues. Sample code and web links to sample work are often requested. Employers normally seek a bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field, plus a minimum of five years of experience working with a mix of web technologies, such as AJAX, Adobe Flash, JavaScript, SOAP and HTML/DHTML.

Typical senior web developer duties:

Providing creative vision and managing the planning and implementation of web-based applicationsCoordinating and communicating cross-functional activities among product development, marketing, product management and other teams in bringing new applications onlineDiagnosing and fixing bugs found by quality assurance testersOverseeing application coding and providing technical expertise and mentoring to other developersIncreasing online exposure through search engine optimization best practices

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AB Testing
Ajax
Backend Development
Bug Tracking
CSS
Client Side Scripting
Content Management System (CMS)
Database
Design
Drupal Technologies
Salary for Senior Web Developer
115500 - 160000
25th percentile
115500
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
137750
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
160000
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Web Developer 91000 115250 135500 Front-End Developer – Technology 85500 104250 123500 E-Commerce Analyst 94250 111250 132000

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