Attention web developers: Silicon Valley is looking for you

In some parts of the country, the job outlook is on the rise. Nowhere is it more booming than within the web development industry in Silicon Valley, which in September saw the addition of 15,000 new tech jobs - representing a 17 percent year-over-year increase, reports Wanted Analytics.

In fact, many employers residing in California are struggling to fill vacancies with talented individuals. As the demand continues to increase for web development jobs, recruiters are experiencing shortages of potential candidates. In part, this is a result of mobile web development emerging as a must have for companies. Today, web developers are expected to create an appealing website that can be translated to a mobile device while remaining functional and aesthetically attractive.

The highest percentage of new jobs in web development are in California. San Francisco placed 56 percent of the new ads posted in September and San Jose contributed 44 percent of those postings. Employers in those metropolitan regions are by far the most affected by the shortage of skilled workers.

It's obvious why there is such a shortage of talent. The software installed on mobile devices has rapidly developed into a fast and reliable service. To some extent, users expect complete access to resources on the internet in a similar manner to what they see on their personal computers. At first, processing speeds and limited screen display stunted that development. Now, with new technologies, the time has come where consumers may switch to exclusively using mobile devices for internet browsing.

Web developers are responsible for all of the technical aspects of website creation. That means they must be fluent in several types of script and coding, such as JavaScript and HTML5. To make web development jobs more difficult, languages are not set in stone. They follow trends, too, and the introduction of HTML5 has caused the industry to erupt and quickly adapt to its capabilities. Even if a web developer has held a job for years, he must continue to stay attuned to the latest language trends in the industry.

Employers who want to attract the top talent must offer incentives to individuals who may need to relocate. While Silicon Valley may hold the bulk of the available job openings, that often isn't enough to convince candidates to relocate their family and life. Employers that want to fill open roles must take into consideration what aspects of the industry are most appealing and market them to recruiters or individuals. Without a clear idea of the benefits they may reap by moving to the Valley, individuals may choose to stay in more traditionally prominent locations, such as New York City or Washington D.C.