A web developer builds and maintains applications and sites delivered through the browser. In Morocco demand is especially strong in digital offshoring, agencies, e-commerce pure players and banks.
Specialisations
- Front-end — user interfaces. Typical stack: HTML/CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Tailwind CSS;
- Back-end — APIs, business logic, databases. Typical stack: Node.js, PHP (Symfony, Laravel), Java (Spring Boot), Python (Django, FastAPI), .NET;
- Full-stack — both;
- CMS / integration — WordPress, Drupal, Shopify, Magento (especially in agencies).
Scope
- Requirements and mockups;
- Development, unit tests, code review;
- Third-party integrations (payment, auth, email);
- Production rollout, performance monitoring (Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals);
- Accessibility (RGAA/WCAG), technical SEO, security (OWASP).
Training
OFPPT developer tracks; professional licences in web development; ENSIAS, INPT, ENSA, EMSI, Sup’Management; self-taught paths are common and accepted with a strong portfolio.
Career paths
Lead dev, tech lead, web architect, engineering manager, freelance or SaaS founder.