User Interface Developer ICT Professionals
SaveWhat Does an User Interface Developer Do?
User interface developers implement, code, document and maintain the interface of a software system by using front-end development technologies.
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World Wide Web Consortium Standards
The standards, technical specifications and guidelines developed by the international organisation World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) which allow the design and development of web applications.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an User Interface Developer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialWorld Wide Web Consortium Standards knowledge
The standards, technical specifications and guidelines developed by the international organisation World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) which allow the design and development of web applications.
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EssentialSoftware UI Design Patterns knowledge
The reusable solutions and formalised best practices to solve common user interface tasks in software development and design.
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EssentialComputer Programming knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms (e.g. object oriented programming, functional programming) and of programming languages.
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EssentialGraphics Editor Software knowledge
The field of graphical ICT tools which enable digital editing and composition of graphics, such as GIMP, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to develop both 2D raster or 2D vector …
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EssentialIntegrated Development Environment Software knowledge
The suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface, such as Visual Studio or Eclipse.
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EssentialWeb Programming knowledge
The programming paradigm that is based on combining markup (which adds context and structure to text) and other web programming code, such as AJAX, javascript and PHP, in order to …
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EssentialStyle Sheet Languages knowledge
The field of computer language that conveys the presentation of structured documents such as Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). These documents have to adhere to style sheets, a set of stylistic …
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EssentialAnalyse Software Specifications skill
Assess the specifications of a software product or system to be developed by identifying functional and non-functional requirements, constraints and possible sets of use cases which illustrate interactions between the …
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EssentialDesign Graphics skill
Apply a variety of visual techniques in order to design graphic material. Combine graphical elements to communicate concepts and ideas.
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EssentialDesign User Interface skill
Create software or device components which enable interaction between humans and systems or machines, using appropriate techniques, languages and tools so as to streamline interaction while using the system or …
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EssentialDevelop Software Prototype skill
Create a first incomplete or preliminary version of a piece of software application to simulate some specific aspects of the final product.
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EssentialDraw Design Sketches skill
Create rough pictures to assist in creating and communicating design concepts.
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EssentialInterpret Technical Texts skill
Read and understand technical texts that provide information on how to perform a task, usually explained in steps.
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EssentialUse Software Design Patterns skill
Utilise reusable solutions, formalised best practices, to solve common ICT development tasks in software development and design.
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EssentialUse Software Libraries skill
Utilise collections of codes and software packages which capture frequently used routines to help programmers simplify their work.
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EssentialUtilise Methodologies For User Centered Design skill
Use design methodologies in which the needs, wishes and limitations of end users of a product, service or process are given extensive attention at each stage of the design process.
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Optional Skills (5 of 73 displayed)
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OptionalASP.NET knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ASP.NET.
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OptionalPython (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Python.
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OptionalAdobe Photoshop knowledge
The computer program Adobe Photoshop is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed …
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OptionalC# knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C#.
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OptionalJavascript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in JavaScript.
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OptionalMATLAB knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in MATLAB.
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OptionalPHP knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in PHP.
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OptionalTypescript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in TypeScript.
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OptionalSwift (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Swift.
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OptionalABAP knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP.
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4 books -
OptionalHaskell knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Haskell.
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OptionalVisual Studio .NET knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Visual Basic.
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OptionalXcode knowledge
The computer program Xcode is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is …
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OptionalHuman-computer Interaction knowledge
The study of the behaviour and interaction between digital devices and human beings.
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OptionalJava (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Java.
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OptionalJenkins (tools For Software Configuration Management) knowledge
The tool Jenkins is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit of software during its development and maintenance.
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3 books -
OptionalRuby (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Ruby.
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2 books -
OptionalSAS Language knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAS language.
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OptionalAdobe Illustrator knowledge
The computer program Adobe Illustrator CC is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is …
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OptionalApache Maven knowledge
The tool Apache Maven is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit of software during its development and maintenance.
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OptionalGIMP (graphics Editor Software) knowledge
The computer program GIMP is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by …
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OptionalICT Project Management knowledge
The methodologies for the planning, implementation, review and follow-up of ICT projects, such as the development, integration, modification and sales of ICT products and services, as well as projects relating …
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OptionalPuppet (tools For Software Configuration Management) knowledge
The tool Puppet is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
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OptionalSAP R3 knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAP R3.
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2 books -
OptionalScratch (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scratch.
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OptionalAJAX knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in AJAX.
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OptionalAnsible knowledge
The tool Ansible is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
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OptionalCoffeescript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in CoffeeScript.
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OptionalMicrosoft Visio knowledge
The computer program Microsoft Visio is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed …
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OptionalMicrosoft Visual C++ knowledge
The computer program Visual C++ is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It …
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OptionalObjective-c knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Objective-C.
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OptionalPerl knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Perl.
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OptionalVbscript knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in VBScript.
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OptionalEclipse (integrated Development Environment Software) knowledge
The computer program Eclipse is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is …
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OptionalGroovy knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Groovy.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalSalt (tools For Software Configuration Management) knowledge
The tool Salt is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
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OptionalScala knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scala.
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OptionalSTAF knowledge
The tool STAF is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
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OptionalML (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ML.
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OptionalC++ knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C++.
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OptionalCSS knowledge
The computer language CSS is a style sheet language that conveys the presentation of structured documents. These documents have to adhere to style sheets, a set of stylistic rules such …
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OptionalLESS knowledge
The computer language LESS is a style sheet language that conveys the presentation of structured documents. These documents have to adhere to style sheets, a set of stylistic rules such …
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalAPL knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in APL.
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OptionalCommon Lisp knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Common Lisp.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalErlang knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Erlang.
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OptionalPascal (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Pascal.
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1 book -
OptionalSass knowledge
The computer language Sass is a style sheet language that conveys the presentation of structured documents. These documents have to adhere to style sheets, a set of stylistic rules such …
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OptionalCOBOL knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in COBOL.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalJSSS knowledge
The computer language JSSS is a style sheet language that conveys the presentation of structured documents. These documents have to adhere to style sheets, a set of stylistic rules such …
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalOpenedge Advanced Business Language knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in OpenEdge Advanced Business Language.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalProlog (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Prolog.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalSmalltalk (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Smalltalk.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalVagrant knowledge
The tool Vagrant is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalAssembly (computer Programming) knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Assembly.
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OptionalICT Debugging Tools knowledge
The ICT tools used to test and debug programs and software code, such as GNU Debugger (GDB), Intel Debugger (IDB), Microsoft Visual Studio Debugger, Valgrind and WinDbg.
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OptionalKdevelop knowledge
The computer program KDevelop is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface. It is …
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OptionalLisp knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Lisp.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalR knowledge
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in R.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalSketchbook Pro knowledge
The computer program SketchBook Pro is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed …
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalSynfig knowledge
The computer program Synfig is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics. It is developed by …
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalTools For Software Configuration Management knowledge
The software programs to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit, such as CVS, ClearCase, Subversion, GIT and TortoiseSVN perform this management.
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalSoftware Interaction Design knowledge
The methodologies for designing interaction between users and a software product or service to satisfy the needs and preferences of most of the people who will interface with the product …
No book recommendations available yet.
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OptionalCreate Flowchart Diagram skill
Compose a diagram that illustrates systematic progress through a procedure or system using connecting lines and a set of symbols.
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OptionalDebug Software skill
Repair computer code by analysing testing results, locating the defects causing the software to output an incorrect or unexpected result and removing these faults.
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OptionalProvide Technical Documentation skill
Prepare documentation for existing and upcoming products or services, describing their functionality and composition in such a way that it is understandable for a wide audience without technical background and …
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OptionalUse Automatic Programming skill
Utilise specialised software tools to generate computer code from specifications, such as diagrams, structured informations or other means of describing functionality.
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OptionalUse Concurrent Programming skill
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create programs that can execute concurrent operations by splitting programs into parallel processes and, once computed, combining the outcomes together.
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OptionalUse Functional Programming skill
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code which treats computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and seeks to avoid state and mutable data. Use programming languages which support …
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OptionalUse Logic Programming skill
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code composed of series of sentences in logical form, expressing rules and facts about some problem domain. Use programming languages which support this …
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OptionalUse Markup Languages skill
Utilise computer languages that are syntactically distinguishable from the text to add annotations to a document, specify layout and process types of documents such as HTML.
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OptionalUse Object-oriented Programming skill
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code based on the concept of an "object" which is an abstract data type encapsulated with a set of "methods", which operate on …
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OptionalUse Scripting Programming skill
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code that is interpreted by the corresponding run-time environments in order to extend applications and automate common computer operations. Use programming languages which …
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OptionalUtilise Computer-aided Software Engineering Tools skill
Use software tools (CASE) to support the development lifecycle, design and implementation of software and applications of high-quality that can be easily maintained.
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