Senior Web Developer

Senior Web Developer qualifications to look for

Senior Web Developers design, code and revamp web pages and online applications. They have a passion for software development and are constantly looking for ways to improve their skills. At a senior-level, they supervise Web Developers and coordinate with internal teams to resolve front-end technical issues.

Your top candidates will have an extensive portfolio and may have a computer science background (though that’s not a make-or-break requirement).

It’s a good idea to test your candidates’ skills to better evaluate how they would handle their role in your company. 

Keep an eye out for candidates who have:

• A solid technical background
• Strong communication skills
• A knack for collaboration  
• Practical skills
• Strong leadership skills
  

Top tip: Hire candidates willing to grow by making sure their personal career goals align with your company's mission.

Problem-solving interview questions

• How do you prototype an idea you want to present to your team? 
• How do you gather user and system requirements to redesign a company website?
• How would you improve the functionality of your favorite application?
• How would you handle a difficult request from executives or other teams? What tactics do you use to explain how it’s not feasible. What alternatives do you offer? 
• How do you approach a developer on your team who is underperforming? 
  

Role-specific interview questions

• Give me a basic overview of push technology. What are its benefits and drawbacks?
• What are the steps to create a web page from start to finish? 
• What user interface and security principles do you use when building a website? 
• How do you check code for bugs?
• How is Page Visibility API useful?
  

Behavioral interview questions

• Have you ever faced conflict on your team? How did you manage it? 
• How do you troubleshoot code when a program won’t run?
• How do you handle tight deadlines? What do you do to keep your team motivated and on target? 
• What mentorship do you provide to your team to help them improve? Do you conduct on-the-job coaching or encourage them to attend meetups and conferences?
• What resources do you follow to stay current with the latest technology developments?