The Different Types of Developers

Web Developers

Web developers program the code that informs a website how to function. They build websites that are user-friendly, meaning they are visually appealing and easy for users to navigate. Web developers are very familiar with web programming languages, including:

• HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
• JavaScript (JS)
• PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor)

And they are working with frameworks such as:

• WordPress
• Drupal
• Contentful
• HubSpot
• Webflow
• Adobe Experience Manager
• And many more…

E-commerce Web Developers

E-commerce web developers play a crucial role in ensuring that potential customers can easily navigate your online store, find what they’re looking for, and check out quickly and safely. Their range of skills, from back-end programming to front-end e-commerce web design, may vary depending on the type of store required.

The right developer or team of developers is capable of:

• Designing a functional and visually appealing e-commerce storefront
• Making it easy for customers to search and navigate and find what they want
• Integrating tools used for marketing, shipping, inventory, accounting, and more
• Understanding data and how to utilize data to improve the financial metrics of the website

E-commerce developers are working with platforms such as:

• Magento
• Shopify
• BigCommerce
• WooCommerce
• Salesforce Commerce Cloud
• And more…

WordPress Developers

WordPress’s free, open-source CMS platform offers a wide variety of plugins and features and is the leader in user experience. It’s a platform that’s very familiar to a lot of web developers. The most valued skills for a WordPress developer include:

• PHP or HyperText Preprocessor
• CSS and HTML
• JavaScript
• Basic Photoshop, Figma, or Sketch
• BootStrap
• MySQL
• Github and Bitbucket
• SEO knowledge

Drupal Developers

Drupal has become a clear leader as an enterprise-level CMS platform for more complex work environments or projects tending to be on the larger side. The skills required for a Drupal developer include:

• A firm grasp of PHP
• Experience installing and building Drupal modules
• Familiarity with Drupal theme development
• A Grasp on version control with Git
• Experience debugging and updating a Drupal site
• In-depth knowledge of Drupal security

Mobile App Developers

Android Developers

The role of an Android developer is highly technical. They have to be proficient in coding and programming languages needed to write the apps. This requires intricate knowledge of:

• Kotlin
• Java
• Expertise in UI/UX design
• Understanding of Android Studio and developer SDKs

In addition to these technical skills, an Android developer must demonstrate attention to detail and be a team player capable of working with multiple departments in pursuing the best Android app possible.

iOS Developers

iOS developers are in high demand. Any company looking to reach the tens of millions of customers that use and love Apple mobile products needs iOS experts in their workforce. Here are the skills to look for in an iOS developer:

• iOS development knowledge (Swift, Objective-C, XCode, etc.)
• Expertise in UI/UX design
• Understanding of Apple’s Xcode IDE

Hybrid Developers

Hybrid mobile applications have become more popular because the process is faster and cheaper than the native approach, and technologies (hardware, software frameworks, etc.) are prepared.

The three most popular frameworks for creating hybrid mobile applications are Ionic, React Native and Flutter. The skills required for developing a hybrid mobile app include:

• JavaScript (or TypeScript)
• HTML
• CSS
• Mobile web optimization techniques
• Platform-specific design and interface conventions
• Domain-specific knowledge relevant to the app