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P2
SEAD.GEN.P2
Developing
Software Engineering – Applications Development

Developing

SEAD.GEN.P2

P2P2 — Developing Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Takes on moderate complexity tasks; works with some independence.

Level
P2 · P2 — Developing Professional · 1–3 yrs
Function · Focus
Software Engineering – Applications Development · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Takes on moderate complexity tasks; works with some independence.

The story of this role

Who does this work

A driven Software Engineer who seeks to create innovative applications that solve real-world problems and enhance user experiences.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: The software development landscape is constantly evolving, requiring continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies and methodologies.
  • The internal problem: The worker struggles with self-doubt when faced with complex programming challenges, fearing they may not meet project expectations.
  • Why it matters: They believe that great software can significantly improve people's lives, and they feel a responsibility to deliver high-quality solutions.

The plan

  1. Identify user needs and gather requirements through customer engagement and feedback.
  2. Design the application architecture considering scalability, security, and usability.
  3. Develop the application using strong programming skills and best practices.
  4. Conduct thorough testing to ensure quality and performance.
  5. Deploy the application and continuously maintain it, incorporating user feedback for future improvements.

What's at stake

The applications underperform, leading to customer dissatisfaction and potential project failure. The worker may experience burnout or frustration due to unresolved issues and lack of support in overcoming challenges.

Success looks like

The software applications achieve high user satisfaction and adoption rates. The worker gains recognition for their innovative solutions and contributions within the team and the wider community.

Summary

Takes on moderate complexity tasks; works with some independence. Builds components or features; debugs issues.

Level — P2 — Developing Professional

Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence

Scope
Defined deliverables / small features
Autonomy
General supervision; reviewed at milestones
Complexity
Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns
Impact
Own and immediate-team deliverables
Decision rights
Routine technical choices within guidance
Leadership
May guide interns
Typical experience
1–3 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities4

  • Builds components or featurescommonlevel
  • Participates in design discussionscommonlevel
  • Debugs moderate complexity issuescommonlevel
  • Collaborates with team memberscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Develop and test software componentscommonlevel
  • Participate in design and code reviewscommonlevel
  • Debug and resolve software issuescommonlevel

Skills5

  • Component developmentcommonlevel
  • Debuggingcommonlevel
  • Design participationcommonlevel
  • Intermediate programmingcommonlevel
  • Software testingcommonlevel

Knowledge5

  • Application development frameworkscommonlevel
  • Design principlescommonlevel
  • Debugging techniquescommonlevel
  • Software architecturecommonlevel
  • Collaboration toolscommonlevel

competency5

  • Problem Solvingcommonlevel
  • Resiliencecommonlevel
  • Technical Curiositycommonlevel
  • Intermediate Programming Skillscommonlevel
  • Team collaborationcommonlevel

qualification3

  • Proficiency in application development languages and frameworkscommonlevel
  • Experience with debugging toolscommonlevel
  • Understanding of software design principlescommonlevel
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O*NET / SOC

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