Front dev roles and missions
Front Devs are web developers who focus primarily on the user interface and user experience. They work closely with the design team and back-end developers to create websites and applications that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The main responsibilities and tasks of a Front Dev are as follows:
- Developing interactive user interfaces using technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Design and develop mock-ups and interfaces based on standard UI/UX principles.
- Use tools such as React, Angular and Vue.js to create web applications.
- Writing and maintaining high-quality code and optimising performance.
- Finding and resolving bugs.
- Working with other developers and design teams to implement solutions.
- Keeping programming standards up to date to ensure code is compatible with browsers and devices.
- Making improvements to existing applications.
- Testing applications to detect errors and resolve problems.
- Participate in meetings and provide updates on development and deployment.
Front Devs are therefore essential for creating websites and web applications that deliver an excellent user experience. They are responsible for ensuring that the code is robust and optimised, and must also maintain a high level of code quality. In addition, they must be able to adapt to changing application requirements and work with other team members to solve problems and resolve design and development issues.
Front dev salary and career development
Front dev salaries vary greatly depending on the skills, experience and profile of the candidate. It can range from €28,000 to over €80,000 per year. To estimate the salary for a Front dev position, here is a list of gross annual salary trends in France according to years of experience:
- 0 to 2 years: between €28,000 and €40,000;
- 2 to 5 years: between €40,000 and €53,000;
- 5 to 10 years: between €53,000 and €70,000;
- 10 to 15 years: between €70,000 and €80,000;
- More than 15 years: more than €80,000.
Front devs can move on to other jobs throughout their career. Here are 5 possible professions with interesting career prospects:
- Full Stack Developer;
- Technical manager
- Software engineer;
- Software architect;
- IT Project Manager.
Front dev is a very rich profession at all levels and opens many doors to more advanced professions. With the right training and experience, a Front dev can expect to earn a very attractive salary.
