Entry
SPD.GEN.P1
Works on well-defined software components or bug fixes under close supervision.
Works on well-defined software components or bug fixes under close supervision.
The story of this role
Who does this work
A passionate software developer who seeks to create innovative software products that cater to real-world user needs.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: The constantly evolving market demands that software products must be developed quickly and efficiently to stay competitive.
- The internal problem: The developer struggles with managing time effectively and ensuring they meet both user expectations and technical requirements.
- Why it matters: Every software product should be a meaningful solution that enhances user experience and addresses genuine problems.
The plan
- Conduct thorough market research and user interviews to identify needs.
- Leverage critical thinking and programming skills to design and prototype potential solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feedback and improvement.
- Iterate on the software through user testing and continuous feedback.
- Launch the product while implementing a plan for ongoing support and enhancements.
What's at stake
The product fails to meet market demands, leading to wasted time and resources. The developer feels overwhelmed and disheartened, leading to burnout and reduced motivation.
Success looks like
The software product successfully meets user needs and receives positive feedback. The developer gains recognition for their innovative solutions and enhances their career prospects.
Summary
Works on well-defined software components or bug fixes under close supervision.
Level — P1 — Entry-Level Professional
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities8
- Develop new product features and modules by writing and debugging codecommonlevel
- Test and validate software through unit, integration, and system testingcommonlevel
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planningcommonlevel
- Document code changes and maintain software documentationcommonlevel
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software issuescommonlevel
- Collaborate with team members to understand project requirementscommonlevel
- Contribute to code reviews and provide feedbackcommonlevel
- Learn and apply new programming skills and technologiescommonlevel
Tasks5
- Write and debug code for new featurescommonlevel
- Conduct unit and integration testingcommonlevel
- Participate in code reviewscommonlevel
- Document software changescommonlevel
- Assist in troubleshooting software issuescommonlevel
Skills8
- Programming in relevant languagescommonlevel
- Debuggingcommonlevel
- Unit testingcommonlevel
- Version control systemscommonlevel
- Basic software design principlescommonlevel
- Code documentationcommonlevel
- Collaboration toolscommonlevel
- Basic software development lifecycle understandingcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Software development methodologiescommonlevel
- Programming languagescommonlevel
- Testing frameworkscommonlevel
- Software documentation standardscommonlevel
- Basic algorithms and data structurescommonlevel
- Development tools and environmentscommonlevel
- Version control systemscommonlevel
- Basic user interface designcommonlevel
competency8
- Learning Agilitycommonlevel
- Teamworkcommonlevel
- Clear communication of simple ideascommonlevel
- Basic problem-solvingcommonlevel
- Attention to detailcommonlevel
- Adaptabilitycommonlevel
- Time managementcommonlevel
- Basic coding proficiencycommonlevel
qualification5
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM fieldcommonlevel
- Basic programming skillscommonlevel
- Familiarity with software development toolscommonlevel
- Strong communication skillscommonlevel
- Ability to work in a team environmentcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Product Development I | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Software Product Development 1 | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Entry-Level Software Product Development | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Junior Software Product Development | common | medium0.68 | — |
| Associate Software Product Development | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Software Product Developer I | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Software Product Developer 1 | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Entry-Level Software Product Developer | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Junior Software Product Developer | common | medium0.68 | — |
| Associate Software Product Developer | common | medium0.60 | — |
Classification mappingsshow ▾
O*NET / SOC
- code=15-1252.00title=Software Developerssource=corpusreviewStatus=approved