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Most Popular Freelancer Jobs in India – Part 4: Website/Mobile App Development

The salaries or remunerations of a techie or an IT professional are very high in the job market.  And that is why many web developers prefer to work as a freelancer besides being regular full-time or part-timers. Web Developers either specialize in front-end development which focuses on developing the interface the users interact with or back-end development which focuses on creating the code that powers a website’s functionalities.

Skills required to become a freelance web developer:

  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Testing and debugging skills.
  • Proficient in HTML/CSS and JavaScript.
  • In-depth knowledge of back-end development basics.
  • Excellent design and UI /UX skills.

Daily routine, roles and responsibilities of a freelance web developer

  • Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using the best software development practices
  • Create website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices
  • Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
  • Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
  • Create and maintain software documentation
  • Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site
  • Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them to operations and activities
  • Cooperate with web designers to match visual design intent

Average pay earned by a freelance web developer in India:-

  • According to Glassdoor survey, it is ₹16,973 per month
  • According to Indeed survey, it is ₹16,594 per month

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