Day to day tasks:

• meet clients to work out what they need
• create plans and prototypes with the design team to decide how the website or application will fit together
• write code in different programming languages
• build databases and transfer information between databases using Applications Program Interfaces (APIs)
• use software to create the layout of buttons, links and pictures

Skills required:

• knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to write computer programs
• persistence and determination
• analytical thinking skills
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to use your initiative
• maths knowledge
• to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

Day to day tasks:

• take a lead in maintaining and developing a site
• attend meetings with clients to plan and develop website style and appearance
• use content management systems (CMS)
• analyse statistics about who is using the website
• write reports for managers, clients and partners
• report technical problems to IT support staff

Skills required:

• knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to write computer programs
• persistence and determination
• analytical thinking skills
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to use your initiative
• maths knowledge
• to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

Day to day tasks:

• work with user researchers and service designers to understand user needs
• gather business requirements from project leaders
• design and test prototype solutions based on user research results
• write clear specifications and guidelines for developers
• use data and evidence from follow-up research to refine designs
• make sure designs meet accessibility standards
• explain design solutions clearly to stakeholders

Skills required:

• design skills and knowledge
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• complex problem-solving skills
• persistence and determination
• analytical thinking skills
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to use your initiative
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications