Web Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical role involving the design, development, and operation of websites and web applications using web technologies.
Description
Web Engineers use frontend technologies such as HTML/CSS/JavaScript and server-side technologies such as Ruby/PHP/Python to develop websites and web applications. They are involved throughout the lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. They may also be responsible for cloud environment setup and monitoring, performance tuning, and security measures. Team collaboration and keeping up with the latest technologies are also important.
Future Outlook
Demand for Web Engineers will continue to rise with the expansion of DX and e-commerce markets. Engineers skilled in cloud-native technologies, security, and AI/machine learning will have even higher market value.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Attentive / Good Team Player / Has Logical Thinking
Work Style
Contract Development / Flex / Full Remote / In-house Development / SIer
Career Path
Junior Web Engineer → Senior Web Engineer → Tech Lead → Architect → CTO
Required Skills
Linux Basic Operations / Programming Language / RDBMS・SQL / REST API / Server-side Language / Version Control
Recommended Skills
CI/CD / Cloud Platform / Container Technology / Framework / Information Security Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to translate requirements into design. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small mistakes can lead to system failures. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Technology changes rapidly, requiring continuous learning. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for bug fixes and performance optimization. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work, so physical stamina is not greatly required. |
Related Qualifications
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate
- Applied Information Technology Engineer
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
Aliases
- Backend Engineer
- Frontend Engineer
- Full Stack Engineer
- Web Programmer
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