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P2
SPD.GEN.P2
Developing
Software Product Development

Developing

SPD.GEN.P2

P2P2 — Developing Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Independently implements moderate features or modules.

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

Independently implements moderate features or modules.

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

  1. Conduct thorough market research and user interviews to identify needs.
  2. Leverage critical thinking and programming skills to design and prototype potential solutions.
  3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for feedback and improvement.
  4. Iterate on the software through user testing and continuous feedback.
  5. 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

Independently implements moderate features or modules.

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

No core outputs recorded yet.

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Responsibilities8

  • Participates actively in design discussions and code reviewscommonlevel
  • Collaborates across the team with less oversightcommonlevel
  • Develops and implements moderate software featurescommonlevel
  • Improves existing codebase for performance and maintainabilitycommonlevel
  • Assists in defining technical requirements and specificationscommonlevel
  • Mentors junior developers in coding practicescommonlevel
  • Contributes to project documentation and technical guidescommonlevel
  • Engages in continuous learning and professional developmentcommonlevel

Tasks5

  • Implement moderate software featurescommonlevel
  • Participate in design and code review sessionscommonlevel
  • Optimize existing code for performancecommonlevel
  • Document technical specificationscommonlevel
  • Mentor junior team memberscommonlevel

Skills8

  • Intermediate programming skillscommonlevel
  • Code optimizationcommonlevel
  • Technical documentationcommonlevel
  • Design pattern applicationcommonlevel
  • Software architecture understandingcommonlevel
  • Collaboration and teamworkcommonlevel
  • Project management toolscommonlevel
  • Quality assurance practicescommonlevel

Knowledge8

  • Software design patternscommonlevel
  • Intermediate algorithms and data structurescommonlevel
  • Code optimization techniquescommonlevel
  • Software architecture principlescommonlevel
  • Technical documentation standardscommonlevel
  • Project management methodologiescommonlevel
  • Quality assurance processescommonlevel
  • Industry-specific software applicationscommonlevel

competency8

  • Initiativecommonlevel
  • Analytical thinkingcommonlevel
  • Clear documentationcommonlevel
  • Intermediate problem-solvingcommonlevel
  • Effective communicationcommonlevel
  • Collaborationcommonlevel
  • Technical proficiencycommonlevel
  • Continuous Improvementcommonlevel

qualification5

  • ~2–4 years of experiencecommonlevel
  • Proficiency in programming languagescommonlevel
  • Experience with software design and architecturecommonlevel
  • Strong analytical skillscommonlevel
  • Ability to work independently and in teamscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Software Product Development IIcommonmedium0.70
Software Product Development 2commonmedium0.66
Software Product Developer IIcommonmedium0.70
Software Product Developer 2commonmedium0.66
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O*NET / SOC

  • code=15-1252.00title=Software Developerssource=corpusreviewStatus=approved