Web Developer
Back-end Web Developers are responsible for server-side web application and integration of the work front-end web developers do. They will write web services and APIs used by front-end developers. Working closely with marketing and design functions they will use test sites to see which ideas best suit the brief.
Using reliable code, they will build the framework considering UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.
Depending on the platforms used by the company or its clients, The Developer will need to be proficient in one or several languages such as PHP, Python, Ruby, Java, .NET, or JavaScript.
A Web Developer will need a good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors, accessibility and security compliance as well as authentication between multiple systems and servers.
With the growing use of tablets and smartphones, it is essential for a Web Developer to understand the differences between mobile vs desktop platforms.
Worcester
Worcester is a cathedral city in the heart of the English countryside and has great historical significance having been the site of the Battle of Worcester in 1651 which signaled the end of the English Civil War. Other historical significance the city lays claim to includes being the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain and the home of composer Sir Edward Elgar for the majority of his life.
It is also famous for being home to Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, the Morgan Sports car factory, its Norman/Gothic Cathedral and for its natural Malvern Spring Waters.
Worcester is surrounded by the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds and the city centre offers numerous riverside cafes and bars, shops, museums, theatres and live cultural events, which is why it was named in the top 50 best urban places to live by The Sunday Times in 2015.
