We (Web Services) are often criticized that our courses are more inclined towards Internet/Web Technologies, we agree to the same as Internet and Web Technologies are the Pulse of today's job market and it holds the most exciting job careers in Computer Technology.

What is a Web Site?

Aesthetics, ease of use, appropriate content and a variety of factors combine to create a web site. Web developers work behind the scenes to create an immaculate web site: one that’s interesting, attracts more ‘hits’, retains customer attention and creates top-of-the-mind recall. Ease of navigation, consistency of overall layout, depth of content, originality, and quality of execution, are a few prime factors to be considered when developing a web site. 

What is Web Development? 

Web development comprises a set of functions that include building, designing, and supporting Web sites. Some overlap, such as programming and database administration. Others, such as web design and content management, generally don’t, though those responsible for either function will need to work closely together.

Some career options through the Internet are: 

Web developers 

Develop web sites in coordination with the organization for which the web site is being made. Developers decide on the hardware that the site should use, the software necessary to make it function properly, the appropriate design and navigation to attract user to the site in a manner that will add value to the business, etc. To process all this information and ensure it reaches the right time involves a great deal of programming. People who generate these programmes are called web developers.

Web programming involves skills ranging from front- end tools like java, VB script, etc. and back-end like MS-SQL, ACCESS 2000, etc.

Programming the web site for effective functioning falls within the purview of the web developer. Features like newsletters, community chats and discussion groups that impart a degree of interactivity to the web site makes it more attractive to the user. Web developers are entrusted with setting up reporting tools and databases to gauge the amount of traffic to the site as well as understand how visitors use the time while surfing through the web site.

Technical sills: you may be conversant in either Microsoft technologies, Java technologies, or any other that will need a thorough understanding of technology tools used for building web sites like ASP, JSP, Java, Dot Net, CGI, Perl and others. You will work on back-end programming and decide on the database and hardware infrastructure on which the web site is based. You will design the navigation tools and the front-end (the design and navigation and tools used by site visitors, such as stock quotes, re location calculators, polls etc.)

The user interface of your web site should do full justice to the functional requirements of the client. User interface forms the bridge between the user and the technological back-end, which is the backbone of all business sites today.

Webmaster

A Webmaster is responsible for the overall look and fell of the website. Once the site has been built and tested, this person makes sure that the content remains current and accessible. A Webmaster refines the structure and content of the portal as necessary, and evaluates both direct user feedback and the information from usage statistics to make sure that the portal meets the needs of various groups.
A Webmaster must be conversant with the latest software tools in the market so as to upgrade his web site and keep it at par with technological advancements.

Web Designer

The web site is a huge chunk of text if there are no graphics associated with it. In order to standout, a web site requires a high level of aesthetic appeal. It also need to be informative so that the viewer gains an accurate picture of your company as well as of the products and services that are offered by you. A designer gives the web sites its unique appeal that reflects corporate ethos. Aesthetics of presentation, design and colour elements, and navigation are a few functions that you will be responsible for as a graphics designer.

Obviously knowledge of the latest graphics packages is essential.

Project manager/ Web site coordinator

Project managers work across functions to make sure that the projects end on time. This role requires communication, Organization and interpersonal skills. You will require an understanding of technology but will not do the work yourself. You will work in tandem with the client/ organization, co-ordinate between front end and back end to come up with a site that reflects the aspirations of the client/ organization, support the business objectives, has an easy flow and navigation etc.

While a project manager or a web site co-ordinator might not need to know the ins-and-outs of the latest software, they will need a fair amount of knowledge of the basic tools used to build the web site in order to perform their function well. Interpersonal skills are a must for this role.

Content developer
'Content is king’. Content developers are the main resource providers for the web. The heart of the World Wide Web is the subject matter on the net. A content developer writes, edits and collates information that appears on the web site. It is very important for the matter to be presented in a convincing, interesting and quality-oriented manner in order to generate a successful web site.

Flair for writing, an ability to ferret information, edit and explain it, are some of the essential qualities that are need to become a content developer. The ability to organise language and think critically and a desire to communicate to others are critical skills. The knowledge of how to tell a story is also important, as is a mastery of the form in which your work appears. Most jobs require both writing and editing skills.

Qualifications

Age is no barrier to education, more so in IT. On completing matriculation or intermediate, students can enroll themselves for two-three years courses that will help them acquire comprehensive IT skill sets. Typically, in these three-year courses, students have to opt for specialization in the third year, which they can choose depending upon their preference. Graduates in engineering looking for an entry into the IT field, the option are many for example, an engineer may want to take up an intensive, high-end course in programming or networking and likewise.

Those with inherent skill such as a penchant for writing or inclination towards arts can hone their skill by taking up courses that complement their skill sets and veer them towards a particular field such as graphic designing content development etc.

Job Openings

Senior Web Technical Lead/Architect

Web Application Developer/Analyst

Web Creative Designer/Developer

Senior Web Technical Lead/Architect

Job Description:

This position offers a terrific opportunity for a senior technical professional. As a Senior Web Technical Lead/Architect, your key responsibilities would include the following:

Job Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience leading design and development of professional web-based applications.

• Minimum 7 years professional IT application design, development, and deploy-ment experience.

• Proficient in designing technical architecture for web-based applications.

• Strong hands-on development experience in Java programming and related technologies such as Java Servlets, Java Server Pages (JSP), EJB and J2EE .

• Strong development experience with J2EE Application Servers, such as BEA's Weblogic or Sun's iPlanet.

• Strong Oracle RDBMS experience.

• Strong experience in NT and/or WIN 2K environment for front-end develop-ment and UNIX for application server and back-end development.

• Strong experience with application IDEs and HTML editors.

• Well versed in browser capability issues, with the ability to represent the interests of the end user in design and implementation tradeoff .

• Strong working knowledge of web-based design and deployment technologies .

• Strong leadership and project management experience.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with technologies such as XML, Wireless Internet, WML, WAP, XSL and XSLT highly desired .

• Experience with technologies such as style sheets and DHTML a big plus.

• Experience with Object-Oriented analysis and design with understanding of UML and RUP a big plus.

• Experience with designing web sites for high performance and using automated testing tools a plus.

Web Application Developer/Analyst

Job Description:
This position offers a terrific opportunity for a technical professional. As a Web Application Developer/Analyst, your key responsibilities would include the following:

• Active participation in the development of application architecture, with a major focus on application analysis, design, development, testing and deployment.

• Work closely with the project technical lead to report project status on periodic basis.

• Assist with project documentation and training.

Job Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 year experience developing professional web-based applications.

• Minimum 5 years professional IT application design, development, and deploy-
  ment experience.

• Strong hands-on development experience in Java programming and related technologies such as Java Servlets, Java Server Pages (JSP), EJB and J2EE.

• Strong development experience with J2EE Application Servers, such as BEA's Weblogic or Sun's iPlanet .

• Strong Oracle RDBMS experience.

• Strong experience in NT and/or WIN 2K environment for front-end develop-ment and UNIX for application server and back-end development.

• Strong experience with application IDEs and HTML editors.

• Well versed in browser capability issues, with the ability to represent the interests of the end user in design and implementation tradeoff.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Experience with technologies such as XML, Wireless Internet, WML, WAP, XSL and XSLT a big plus.

• Experience with technologies such as style sheets and DHTML a big plus .

• Experience with Object-Oriented analysis and design with understanding of UML and RUP a big plus.

• Experience with designing web sites for high performance and using automated testing tools a plus.

Web Creative Designer/Developer

Job Description:
This position offers a terrific opportunity for a technical professional. As a Web Creative Designer/Developer, your key responsibilities would include the following:

• Develop rapid user interface prototypes.

• Active participation in usability analysis, design and development of application user interface.

• Combine technical, creative, and artistic ideas in a team environment for customer-focused web applications .

• Work closely with the project technical lead and web developers to understand their requirements for developing the user interface.

Job Experience and Qualifications:
 

• Minimum 1 year experience developing professional web-based user interfaces.

• Minimum 3 years professional graphic arts and creative experience.

• Extensive experience in DHTML, Javascript, HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator, and human factors engineering.

• Strong in visual and usability design.

• Strong experience with major HTML editor, such as Dreamweaver.

• Strong experience in NT and/or WIN 2K environment.

• Well versed in browser capability issues.

• Good communication skills.

• Experience with JSP and/or ASP a big plus .

• Experience with Oracle RDBMS a plus.