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You might hire a web developer to:

  • Create well-designed and tested code using best practices for web development, including for responsive design and mobile display
  • Create websites and interfaces using standard HTML/CSS practices, and incorporate data from back-end databases and services

  • Create and maintain workflows for teams, providing visibility and ensuring balance

  • Develop or validate testing schedules that address all browsers and devices, ensuring that web content can be accessed on any computer

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and technologies
Required skills and qualifications Preferred skills and qualifications
Experience in planning and developing websites across multiple products and organizations
Experience in e-commerce applications and development
Extensive knowledge of web applications, programming languages, and web services — including API, CSS, CSS3, cross-browser compatibility, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, security principles, REST, SOAP, and web user interface design
Proven success in project coordination
Proficiency with content management systems, including WordPress and Drupal Experience in implementing web development workflows and operations using a variety of tools, including GitHub
Dedication to innovative, sophisticated designs and collaborative problem-solving  
Working experience in Windows and Linux environments