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Web Developer

Web DeveloperWeb developers are the geniuses behind every website that you come across because they design, develop and maintain the entire website.

Not only are they in charge of incorporating a client’s ideas into the structure of the site design, but they also set up the navigation and build in reporting tools to record the site traffic.

They must be able to handle problems that arise within the site development, and they should have thorough knowledge of the World Wide Web, computer programming and web content management.

They should also be well-versed with building sites using HTML, and should know software such as DreamWeaver.

Career Details
Degree:Bachelor’s or Associate’s in Computer Science or Graphic Design (preferred), knowledge of HTML, XML, CGI and Java
Job Activities:Building the framework of a site from start to finish
Evaluate code so that is compatible with browsers and other operating systems
Testing the site for problems before it goes live
Incorporate programming languages, design tools and other applications
Develop databases that support web applications and web sites
Job Outlook:always on demand
Lists:ranked by CNNMoney.com as one of the hottest salaries
Skills:Creativity
Design
Problem-Solving
Starting Salary:$25,000-$56,000
Top Cities:Mountain View, Dallas, Chicago, Sunnyvale, Redmond, Santa Clara, San Jose
Top Employers:Google, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Sun Microsystems, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Apple Inc.
Travel Required:Very little (maybe to client home)
Working Conditions:Office