The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.

• Create applications that address the phases of SDLC (software development life cycle)
• Develop comprehensive application testing procedures
• Update existing applications to meet the security and functionality standards as outlined in the company’s website policies
• Implement testing tools that monitor the ongoing performance of the company website
• Assist in updating application development policies to ensure that all future applications meet the latest technical requirements

Web Developer qualifications and skills

Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience in application development and testing
• 1+ years’ SDLC implementation experience
• Ability to create support documentation for all new applications
• Strong teamwork skills
• Proven knowledge of the most current security and web development programming languages