Web Developer II

Summary

Under general direction, works to design, develop, test, and deploy websites and web applications including designing web application architecture, code development, and ensuring site functionality.  May lead large development projects requiring in depth knowledge of complex web based programming languages.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Analyzes user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Designs, builds, and/or maintains websites and web applications, using various web-based programming or scripting languages.
• Confers with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolves conflicts, develops functional criteria, or chooses appropriate solutions.
• Develops application architecture that may be used in the case of disaster recovery or catastrophic failure of systems
• Identifies problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and corrects problems or refers problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
• Evaluates code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, is secure, meets industry standards and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
• Maintains understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
• Develops or validates test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience, or an associate’s degree and four years of appropriate experience.

Licensure and Certification

N/A

Supervision

This position may supervise others.

Competencies

• Web-Based Facilities And Tools
• Information Capture
• Product Development Best Practices: Research, Identification, And Application
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making And Critical Thinking
• Analytical Thinking
• Requirements Analysis
• Application Maintenance
• Web Development Tools
• Producing Results

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