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Web Developer

Operational-level

Also known as: Back End Developer, Back End Engineer, Back End Software Engineer, Back-End Web Developer

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.
Web DevelopmentWeb ApplicationsFull-Stack DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentComputer ScienceSoftware EngineeringInformation TechnologySoftwareSTEMTechnology

A Day in the Life

You arrive at the bustling office in downtown Austin, grabbing a strong coffee before heading to your desk. Your dual monitors flicker to life as you log in. First, you open Slack to catch up on team messages and check Jira for your assigned tasks for the day. Today's focus is on a new feature for the company's internal dashboard, which requires a new data visualization component. You quickly map out your initial coding steps.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
AJAXAdobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAmazon DynamoDBAmazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Amazon RedshiftAmazon Web Services AWS CloudFormationAmazon Web Services AWS softwareAnsible softwareApache CassandraApache HadoopApache HiveApache KafkaApache MavenApache SparkApache Subversion SVNApache TomcatApple macOSAtlassian BitbucketAtlassian Confluence+98
In-demand software
Amazon Web Services AWS softwareApache KafkaAtlassian JIRAC#Cascading style sheets CSSDockerGitGitHubGoGoogle AngularGraphQLHypertext markup language HTMLJavaScriptJavaScript Object Notation JSONJavaScript framework softwareJenkins CIKubernetesLinuxMicrosoft Azure softwareMongoDBMySQLNoSQLNode.jsOracle Java+13

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+3.8%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

5,300

per year (US)

Jobs today

87,400

in 2025 → 90,600 (2035)

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
High

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This career has a stable outlook, with about 5,300 job openings expected each year through 2035. Employment is projected to increase by 3.8%. Web Developers earn a median annual wage of $92,650, and can advance into roles like Senior Web Developer or specialize as a Full-Stack Developer.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Junior Web Developer
  • Front-End Intern
  • Technical Support Specialist

Where it can lead

  • Senior Web Developer
  • Full-Stack Developer
  • Solutions Architect

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly automate routine web development tasks like code generation and testing, significantly boosting efficiency. This shift will require developers to focus more on higher-level problem-solving, AI integration, and managing complex projects rather than manual coding. While the role will evolve, it will remain vital for creating sophisticated, AI-enhanced digital experiences.

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Salary

$92,650

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

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Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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