Key skills to be successful in web development include:

• Computer literacy.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Strong creative ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• A logical approach to work.
• The ability to explain technical matters clearly.

Within an agency, the roles tend to follow a framework:

• Creatives - also known as web designers, responsible for design work, using software such as Photoshop and Sketch

• UID - User Interface developers - also known as front-end developers. Using HTML, CSS, and Javascript, they will create interactivity including mouseovers, on-screen validation, and interactivity

• Backend developers - write code that interprets user input and either store it in a database or performs functions on the input such as calculation libraries or templating systems

• Most modern sites will require both backend and frontend development. Backend technologies consist of languages like C# and sit in frameworks like the .Net framework