Web Application Developer

Job Description: Web Application Developer

Full-Time

Mid-Level / Senior

3–8 Years

1. Job Overview

• Job Title: Web Application Developer
• Experience: 3–8 Years
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Department: Engineering / Software Development
• Location: Hyderabad / Bangalore / Pune / Chennai
• Work Mode: Hybrid / On-site / Remote
• Open Positions: 2

2. Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Web Application Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain responsive, scalable, and user-friendly web applications. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of frontend and backend development, web technologies, database integration, API development, and application security.

The candidate will collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality web applications.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain dynamic web applications.
• Build responsive and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks.
• Develop backend services and server-side application logic.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
• Implement database connectivity and data management.
• Optimize web application performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Develop reusable components and maintain clean, modular code.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and application security.
• Troubleshoot application issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and support application testing.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement application designs.
• Participate in code reviews and Agile development activities.
• Support application deployment and maintenance.

4. Required Technical Skills

Skill

Required Knowledge

Frontend

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript

Frontend Frameworks

React.js / Angular / Vue.js

Backend

Node.js / Java / Python / C#

Backend Frameworks

Express.js / Spring Boot / Django / ASP.NET Core

Programming

JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java

API Development

REST APIs, JSON, GraphQL

Database

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server

UI Development

Responsive Design, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS

Version Control

Git, GitHub, GitLab

Testing

Jest, Mocha, JUnit, Selenium

Build Tools

npm, Webpack, Maven, Gradle

Cloud

AWS, Azure, or GCP

Deployment

Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD

5. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in web application development.
• Strong understanding of frontend and backend development.
• Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs.
• Knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of responsive web design and browser compatibility.
• Experience with debugging, troubleshooting, and application optimization.
• Knowledge of web security fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

6. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing full-stack web applications.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud-based application development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Understanding of web performance optimization.
• Experience with authentication protocols such as OAuth 2.0 and JWT.
• Knowledge of application monitoring and logging tools.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

7. Key Competencies

• Strong programming and analytical skills.
• Understanding of web application architecture.
• Good UI/UX implementation knowledge.
• Ability to develop scalable and maintainable applications.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

8. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Application performance and responsiveness.
• Code quality and maintainability.
• Successful feature delivery.
• Application reliability and availability.
• Reduction in production defects.
• API and database integration quality.
• Timely completion of development tasks.

9. Interview Process

• Initial technical screening.
• Frontend development technical round.
• Backend development and API integration round.
• Coding and practical assessment.
• System design / architecture discussion.
• Managerial / HR discussion.

10. Candidate Search Keywords

• Web Application Developer
• Web Developer
• Full Stack Developer
• Frontend Developer
• Backend Developer
• React.js Developer
• Angular Developer
• Vue.js Developer
• JavaScript Developer
• TypeScript Developer
• Node.js Developer
• Java Web Developer
• Python Web Developer
• Software Application Developer
• Web Software Engineer
• Full Stack Web Engineer

11. Technical Screening Questions

• What is the difference between frontend and backend development?
• Explain the differences between HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• What is the difference between React.js and Angular?
• What are REST APIs, and how do you integrate them into web applications?
• Explain the difference between client-side and server-side rendering.
• How do you manage application state in React or Angular?
• How do you connect a web application to a database?
• What is the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases?
• How do you implement authentication and authorization?
• How do you improve web application performance?
• What is responsive web design?
• How do you debug browser-related application issues?

12. Boolean Search String

Use this search string in Naukri, LinkedIn, or JobDiva:

("Web Application Developer" OR "Web Developer" OR "Full Stack Developer" OR "Web Software Engineer") AND (HTML OR CSS OR JavaScript OR TypeScript) AND (React OR Angular OR Vue OR Node.js) AND (REST API OR Backend OR Full Stack) AND (SQL OR MySQL OR PostgreSQL OR MongoDB) AND (Git OR GitHub)

13. JobDiva Recruitment Details

Field

Details

Job Title

Web Application Developer

Experience

3–8 Years

Employment Type

Full-Time

Openings

2

Primary Skills

Web Application Development

Frontend

HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Frontend Frameworks

React / Angular / Vue.js

Backend

Node.js / Java / Python / C#

Backend Frameworks

Express.js / Spring Boot / Django

Database

MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB

API Technologies

REST APIs / GraphQL

Additional Skills

Git, Docker, CI/CD, Cloud

Must-have skills

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, at least one frontend framework, backend programming, REST API integration, database knowledge, and Git.

Recruitment tip

Prioritize candidates with hands-on experience developing and maintaining end-to-end web applications. Confirm whether they have worked on both frontend and backend development or specialize in only one area before shortlisting.