Senior Web Developer in Philadelphia, PA

Senior Web Developer Job Description

Companies hiring senior web developers seek individuals with extensive experience in all phases of the web application development life cycle, as well as an excellent understanding of customer needs and business strategy. Candidates should have expertise in the development of multiplatform, distributed applications and object-oriented programming. In addition, they should be adept at working in a team environment and mentoring junior colleagues. Sample code and web links to sample work are often requested. Employers normally seek a bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field, plus a minimum of five years of experience working with a mix of web technologies, such as AJAX, Adobe Flash, JavaScript, SOAP and HTML/DHTML.

Typical senior web developer duties:

Providing creative vision and managing the planning and implementation of web-based applicationsCoordinating and communicating cross-functional activities among product development, marketing, product management and other teams in bringing new applications onlineDiagnosing and fixing bugs found by quality assurance testersOverseeing application coding and providing technical expertise and mentoring to other developersIncreasing online exposure through search engine optimization best practices

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Salary for Senior Web Developer in Philadelphia, PA
136305 - 188730
25th percentile
136305
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
165139
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
188730
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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