Online programming jobs entail developing software, apps, or websites from a remote location. Your duties depend on your employer and the project, with different products requiring different skill sets and knowledge. As an online programmer, you may work for a single company, or you may work on a freelance basis for multiple clients. You need coding skills relevant to the projects on which you work. This career requires the ability to work independently and to communicate with clients or other team members over the web or via email. In addition to writing programs, online programmers test and debug code.