Job description for a full stack web developer is mentioned below in detail . If you are looking to hire a web developer, one of the options, in addition to using the in-house talent acquisition team, is to engage an IT staffing agency that can help recruit faster. IT staffing agencies tend to have access to a large talent base, are cost effective, understand the market very well and can also provide several other possibilities such as contract, part-time, freelance or even help you outsource to low cost countries.
Please take a look at the full stack web developer job description and make use of it for all your job postings, either on your website or online job boards. This job description provides clear expectations on the developer skills for front end, server side as well as for solutions architect.
SKILLS AND TECHNOLOGIES REQUIRED
FRONT END
- • Develop code using technologies such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery and relevant frameworks.
- • Hands on experience in developing front end code for web, mobile and desktop applications.
- • Experience in developing responsive front end development.
- • Good understanding of UI functions, Tagging, SEO basics and other standard coding practices.
- • Work closely with UI designers & programmers to capture the real functional intent.
SERVER SIDE
- • Strong expertise with programming technologies such as Java, .net, PHP, Python, C/C++, Ruby on Rails etc.
- • Working knowledge of database systems such as MySQl, SQL, Oracle.
- • Knowledge of APIs, REST, SOAP.
- • Experience working with popular frameworks: Angular, React, Vue, JS.
- • Ability to understand the big picture and how one’s scope fits into the overall product functionality.
- • Manage code using version control methods, example: Github
ARCHITECT LEVEL
- • Translate functional requirements into technical specifications.
- • Define product architecture, identify technologies, layout project plan and establish teams.
- • Develop detail scope and assign team members.
- • Good understanding of various software development methodologies- waterfall, agile etc.,
- • Project management and reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent in academics.
- • 5-12+ years of experience in web and/or mobile application development.
- • Exposure to working with global customers.
- • Good communication skills– both written and verbal.
A good full stack web developer possesses skills that encompass varied technologies and frameworks, both front end & server side, in order to be able to develop web applications that are efficient and error free. To be able to understand the functional requirements, translate them into technical specifications and therefore develop programs that help the end users to perform the intended tasks, skills if possessed, go a long way in delivering value to the customers.
Web development technologies have seen significant advancements both in terms of applicability and adaptability. Besides, the evolution of frameworks around these technologies only makes it easier to learn and develop applications that are flexible, scalable, secure and reliable. From web browsers to HTML, CSS style sheets, programming languages, frameworks, databases, APIs etc., all are constantly evolving posing a great challenge to the web developers to quickly adopt and take advantage of the improved possibilities. So a web developer not only needs to keep himself abreast of all the latest technologies, new features, enhancements, alternatives etc., but also learn how to implement them for improved performances.
Every technology has its set of own advantages and so it’s important to choose the one which suits your needs. For most of the small and medium complexity applications PHP is a very good programming tool. For large scale and high complexity applications, Java and Python technologies suit very well. These technologies when built using frameworks offer a simplified and structured development of applications, thereby helping web developers to avoid lengthy and complex coding. So it is imperative to weigh all the possible options and make a trade off between various parameters, such as size, complexity, security, scalability, time to market and cost. A seasoned web developer will be a able to make a perfect assessment, suggest suitable technologies (front end, server side, frameworks etc.,) and devise an appropriate architecture that is most appropriate for your business needs.
It is always a good approach that web developers follow industry best practices, comply with coding standards, adopt a minimalist functional architecture, while building applications, and use only those proven methodologies which will ensure continuity, mitigate risks and fosters a result oriented environment.
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