Web Design & Development Professionals

Description

Jobholders in this unit group design, develop and maintain websites to meet a client’s specified requirements.

Tasks

  • Liaises with internal/external client in order to define the requirements for the website

  • Presents design options to the client

  • Designs web pages including graphics, animation and functionality to maximise visual effectiveness and facilitate appropriate access

  • Develops the website and applications

  • Designs and develops web interfaces for relational database systems

  • Establishes methods to ensure appropriate website security and recovery

  • Writes and publishes content for the website

  • Tests website interaction and performance prior to going ‘live’, and monitors and maintains functionality of the website

  • Activates the ‘live’ website.

Educational Requirements

Entrants usually possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although entry with other academic qualifications and/or significant relevant experience is possible. There is a variety of relevant vocational, professional and postgraduate qualifications available.