How to hire an assistant web developer

How to hire an assistant web developer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant web developer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant web developer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant web developer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an assistant web developer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an assistant web developer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an assistant web developer that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of assistant web developers.

   Type of Assistant Web Developer	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Web Developer	Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site... Show more	$15-33
   Developer/Consultant	A developer/consultant is responsible for developing system databases and applications, depending on the business' needs and clients' specifications. Developers/consultants design their services to manage optimal performance and maximize productivity for timely submission of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and loyalty... Show more	$34-64
   Software Developer Internship	A software developer intern is responsible for assisting the software engineers with the design implementation and shadowing their duties to understand the processes more efficiently. Software developer interns use their classroom knowledge on practical applications, suggesting recommendations on how to make the project successful... Show more	$14-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • WordPress
   • HTML
   • CSS
   • Html Css
   • PHP
   • JavaScript
   • Online Database
   • Web Design
   • Web Application
   • JQuery
   • Bootstrap
   • Adobe Photoshop
   • HTML5
   • Web Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage updates for releasing press releases on the corporate website and internal organization intranet.
   • Assist in the development of websites using HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript
   • Utilize intermediate knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
   • Add dynamic content to website using JavaScript.
   • Perform SDLC for all the operations and implement the business logic using PHP and MySQL.
   • Maintain the Wabash valley visions and voices website which is built with PHP as back end.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant web developer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An assistant web developer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, assistant web developers' average salary in arkansas is 39% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant web developers 54% less than senior-level assistant web developers.
   • Certifications. An assistant web developer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an assistant web developer's salary.

   Average assistant web developer salary

   $48,073yearly

   $23.11 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant web developer salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing an assistant web developer job description

   A good assistant web developer job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an assistant web developer job description:

   Assistant web developer job description example

   UVA Facilities Management's communications team is looking for a student assistant to provide support to the webmaster. The ideal candidate should be an excellent communicator who is experienced in maintaining websites.
   Configure and maintain custom HTML websites. Update web content and manage customer requests. Assist in website development projects. Other duties related to the role as needed.
   
   Assignment Dates: Fall 2022/Spring 2023 and could be renewed each academic year
   
   Position Location: Skipwith Hall. Some remote work, some location and office work required.
   
   Please include Resume and cover letter with your application. Applicants are welcome to include links to websites they have either built or maintained.
   
   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
   
   Education: Current undergrad or graduate UVA student
   Experience in custom coding HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. Ability to analyze user needs to implement website content, graphics, performance and capacity. Experience in Microsoft and Adobe CC applications (Word, Teams, Photoshop, etc.). Experience using GitHub. Must be able to work independently to complete projects in a timely manner. Strong problem-solving skills. Exceptional team player with a willingness to learn new skills and ideas. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm.
   
   STRONGLY PREFERRED
   Graphic design experience, including creating and optimizing web graphics. Photo editing and retouching experience. Experience in web accessibility and UX design. Experience managing social media content.
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS
   
   This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
   
   COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines
   
   Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA.
   
   The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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5. Post your job

   To find assistant web developers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant web developers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant web developers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant web developer job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant web developer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with assistant web developer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview assistant web developer candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant web developer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant web developer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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