Web Developer Resume Example
A web developer is hired to launch sites, keep them fast and look after clients who are not technical. This example keeps the focus on launches and handover and treats tools as a short list.
Mid career · Last reviewed 4 November 2026 · 2 min read · How we write these
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Why this example works
- About ten launches a year at an average of five weeks gives a studio output it can plan around.
- A Lighthouse mobile score above 90 and WCAG checks before launch show quality that clients and search engines both notice.
- Maintaining 26 sites with no outage longer than an hour in a year shows long-term care, not just launches.
- A short video and a one-page guide at handover show the writer helps clients who are not technical.
How to write your own web developer resume
- Give the number of sites you launch in a year and the average build time, which lets a studio judge your output.
- State a speed or accessibility result with the method, such as compressed images and fewer scripts.
- Show how many sites you maintain and the downtime, because care after launch is a separate skill.
- Describe your client handover, including what you give clients so they can edit their own pages.
- List your tools in one short block, and put launches and results above them.
- Show your route from design or templates into development, as it explains your layout skills and your habits.
Skills worth including
Build
HTML and CSS, JavaScript, WordPress and PHP, Responsive design, Performance
Service
Accessibility, Maintenance, Client handover, Version control
Only list what is true for you. A skill you cannot talk about in an interview does not help.
Common questions
What should a web developer put first?
Launches, results and who the sites are for. Tools can sit in a short skills block, because the reader cares more about what you built than what you opened.
Do I need a portfolio link?
Yes. Put two or three live sites in your header and say what you did on each, such as build, speed work or handover, so the work can be checked. The sample here has no links because its sites are made up, so add yours in that spot.
How do I show I work well with clients?
Describe handover, response times and care plans. A fix within two working days is a concrete promise that clients value.
Is a design background useful?
Yes, mention it in a line. A design background explains good handoff and layout skills, especially if you started from templates.
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