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Web Developer

Web developers build and maintain websites and web applications. They work with code, databases, APIs and development tools to create digital experiences that work across devices.

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Entry level
£27,000 (starter)
Mid-career (typical)
£27k – £60k
Senior / lead
£60,000 (experienced)
What you'll do

A day in the life

  • Build pages and features from designs
  • Write HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Fix bugs and improve performance
  • Test sites across browsers and devices
  • Work with designers and clients on changes
The path

Your career roadmap

Every milestone from school to senior. Track progress as you complete each stage.

  1. 1

    GCSEs / school qualifications

    education
    Usually 2 years at school; adult courses vary

    Develop maths, English and digital skills through GCSEs or equivalent school qualifications, taking computing where available.

  2. 2

    A levels / T Level / equivalent

    education
    Usually 2 years

    Study A levels, a relevant digital T Level or another Level 3 qualification to prepare for computing or web development courses.

  3. 3

    Computing / Web Development study

    qualification
    Usually 2 years for an HND; 3–4 years for a degree

    Complete a computing or web development degree, HND or foundation degree covering programming, databases and practical software projects.

  4. 4

    Portfolio / project experience

    experience
    Ongoing during study and job searching

    Build and document working websites or web applications that demonstrate coding, accessibility, testing and version control skills.

  5. 5

    Junior Web Developer

    role
    Often 1–2 years before broader responsibility

    Join a development team, delivering small features, fixing bugs and learning professional workflows through supervision and code review.

  6. 6

    Web Developer

    role
    Often several years; progression varies

    Deliver web features more independently, maintain applications and collaborate with designers, testers and stakeholders.

  7. 7

    Senior Web Developer

    role
    Varies; usually follows several years of development experience

    Own complex web systems, guide technical decisions and mentor developers while improving quality, reliability and delivery practices.

  8. 8

    Lead / specialist role

    role
    Ongoing; progression varies

    Lead technical delivery or specialise in areas such as web architecture, accessibility, application security or performance.

What you need

Skills you'll build

Qualifications
  • Web Design
  • Web Development
  • Computer Science
  • Computing
  • Software Development
Certifications
  • Meta Front-End Developer
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner

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