Head of Web Development Jobs

Head of Web Development jobs are open across technology, e-commerce, finance, healthcare, and media, from mid-level manager to VP and director, with specializations in front-end architecture, platform engineering, and digital experience. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles939+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerEsri
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type37% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Marketing Specialist - Digital Media, Web & AI
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Marketing Specialist - Digital Media, Web & AI
Sanborn Map Company
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Customer Service
Customer Support
$60k - $80k/yr
On-Site
51-200

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Manager, Software Development - Web & Mobile Applications
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Manager, Software Development - Web & Mobile Applications
Trupanion
Seattle, Washington
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$150k - $160k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Web Orchestrator Marketing Manager
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Web Orchestrator Marketing Manager
Vertiv
Westerville, Ohio
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
10,000+

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Senior Web Developer
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Senior Web Developer
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Harmarville, Pennsylvania
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$103k - $116k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in information technology

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Web Operations Specialist
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Web Operations Specialist
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in digital media
1,001-5,000

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Head of Web Development Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Esri11
  • CACI International11
  • Tyler Technologies10
  • University of Utah7
  • Amazon Web Services7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software57
  • Education5
  • Electronics & Hardware5
  • Staffing & Recruiting4
  • Consulting & Professional Services4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in head of web development jobs.

  • 7+ years of web development experience including 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Deep proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
  • Proven ability to manage and mentor cross-functional development teams
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
  • Strong understanding of web performance, accessibility standards, and security best practices
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field

Tips for Your Head of Web Development Job Search

Quantify your team and delivery impact

Hiring managers want to see the size of teams you've led and the scale of products you've shipped. Replace vague claims with specific headcounts, release cadences, and performance improvements your team delivered under your direction.

Align your portfolio to business outcomes

A portfolio that shows only code or design misses the point at this level. Lead with the business problem each project solved, the technical approach you chose, and the measurable outcome, conversion lift, load time reduction, or revenue impact.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists head of web development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target companies by their tech stack maturity

Head of web development roles differ sharply between organizations modernizing legacy infrastructure and those scaling a cloud-native stack. Read job descriptions carefully for clues like 'migration,' 'modernization,' or 'greenfield' to match your strongest experience to the right environment.

Prepare a cross-functional leadership narrative

Interviewers at this level probe how you work with product, design, and executive stakeholders, not just engineering. Practice walking through a decision where you influenced a roadmap priority, resolved a cross-team conflict, or translated technical constraints for a non-technical audience.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

At the head level, the reporting structure, budget authority, and hiring headcount you'll control matter as much as base pay. Before accepting, clarify whether you'll own the full web function or a subset, and get clarity on headcount growth plans in writing.

Head of Web Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most head of web developments?

The companies hiring the most head of web developments right now include Esri, CACI International, and Tyler Technologies, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology, e-commerce, and financial services, where digital product investment is highest.

How many head of web development jobs are remote?

About 63% of head of web development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed leadership in this function. Fully remote arrangements are most common in companies with globally distributed engineering teams or those operating primarily as digital-first businesses.

How do you become a head of web development?

Start by building deep hands-on expertise as a developer, then move into a team lead or engineering manager role where you own delivery outcomes. Progress to managing managers, owning a web function's roadmap, and demonstrating cross-functional influence with product and design. A strong portfolio of shipped products at scale accelerates the path significantly.

Can you get a head of web development role without direct leadership experience?

It's uncommon, but possible through a lateral move from a staff or principal engineer role where you've informally led projects, mentored developers, or owned architectural decisions across a team. Smaller companies and startups are more open to candidates who demonstrate leadership readiness through project ownership and cross-functional collaboration rather than a formal management title.

What does the head of web development interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical conversation covering architecture decisions and stack choices, then a leadership panel assessing how you build and develop teams. Final rounds usually include a presentation of a past project or a strategic case study, plus conversations with executive stakeholders on roadmap and business alignment.

Where can I find and apply to head of web development jobs?

You can find and apply to head of web development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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