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Web Developer

Overview

Web developers are the builders of the internet. They write code to create and maintain websites.

Description

  • Discuss website needs and requirements with clients.
  • Write code and test it.
  • Maintain and update websites.
  • Identify glitches and fix them.
  • Create and improve website features.

Entry requirements

  • A Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science is preferred.
  • You should learn the basics of web development and build a portfolio of your own projects.

Salary

$4,700 – 6,800

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

You can never truly “finish” a website. There are always improvements to make or errors to fix.

What to expect

You may choose between becoming a front-end developer (managing how a site looks), a back-end developer (dealing with the server), or both.

Soft
skills

Adaptability
Knowledge of new programming languages and software updates.
Communication
Able to clearly share ideas and work effectively with others.
Creative Thinking
Able to design unique website designs and come up with new ways to improve user experience.
Programming Languages
Mastery of programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
User Interface Design
Ability to create user-friendly and attractive interfaces.
Search Engine Optimisation
Knowledge of how to improve websites for higher rank in search results.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

Developers use coding to bring designs created by UI/UX designers to life. Think of UI/UX designers as architects and web developers as a construction company.

Front-end developers often use HTML, CSS and JavaScript, while back-end developers mostly use Python, Java and Ruby.

Common tools include text editors like Visual Studio Code for writing code and package managers like Yarn for managing external libraries and dependencies.

You’ll need to consider a website’s purpose, design, navigation, security, loading speed, and responsiveness.

Yes, learning programming languages is crucial for web developers.