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Comprehensive tech roles and competencies library for 78 technical roles with 9 career levels each. Includes detailed competencies and career progression paths with complete bilingual support (EN/ES).
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{
"role": "Database Administrator",
"category": "Software Engineering",
"levels": {
"DBA-L1": {
"level": "L1 - DBA Trainee",
"levelNumber": 1,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 0,
"max": 1
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Basic understanding of database systems",
"Elementary knowledge of SQL and queries",
"Ability to perform basic backups and restores",
"Basic understanding of users and permissions",
"Basic database monitoring capability",
"Elementary knowledge of indexes",
"Basic understanding of data integrity",
"Ability to document configurations"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Basic scripting knowledge",
"Familiarity with DBA tools",
"Elementary OS understanding"
],
"indicators": [
"Requires constant supervision",
"Can execute routine DBA tasks",
"Needs 6-12 months of mentoring"
]
},
"DBA-L2": {
"level": "L2 - DBA Junior I",
"levelNumber": 2,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 1,
"max": 2
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Ability to operationally administer databases",
"Basic query optimization skills",
"Practical knowledge of replication and clustering",
"Understanding of maintenance plans",
"Basic troubleshooting capability",
"Simple capacity planning skills",
"Knowledge of database security",
"Understanding of performance monitoring"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Basic NoSQL knowledge",
"Basic automation skills",
"Understanding of cloud databases"
],
"indicators": [
"Administers databases with moderate supervision",
"Resolves common operational issues",
"Maintains basic SLAs"
]
},
"DBA-L3": {
"level": "L3 - DBA Junior II",
"levelNumber": 3,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 2,
"max": 3
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Mastery of advanced tuning and optimization",
"Ability to design HA/DR strategies",
"Ability to implement sharding",
"Deep knowledge of database internals",
"Ability to implement advanced security",
"Solid understanding of data modeling",
"Migration and upgrade skills",
"Knowledge of database compliance"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of multiple RDBMS",
"Database automation skills",
"Understanding of data warehousing"
],
"indicators": [
"Manages critical databases independently",
"Significantly optimizes performance",
"Leads medium-sized database projects"
]
},
"DBA-L4": {
"level": "L4 - DBA Mid-Level I",
"levelNumber": 4,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 3,
"max": 5
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Ability to architect enterprise database solutions",
"Mastery of distributed databases",
"Ability to implement multi-master replication",
"Deep knowledge of storage optimization",
"Disaster recovery planning capability",
"Mastery of enterprise database security",
"Capacity forecasting skills",
"Knowledge of database consolidation"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of in-memory databases",
"Big data platform skills",
"Understanding of database containers"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines database strategy for applications",
"Leads complex database migrations",
"Mentors junior DBAs"
]
},
"DBA-L5": {
"level": "L5 - DBA Mid-Level II",
"levelNumber": 5,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 5,
"max": 7
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Expertise in hybrid database architectures",
"Ability to design data platforms",
"Mastery of complete database automation",
"Ability to implement DBaaS",
"Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance",
"Ability to implement data governance",
"Expertise in cross-platform migrations",
"Mastery of database economics"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of blockchain databases",
"ML database skills",
"Understanding of edge databases"
],
"indicators": [
"Architects corporate database solutions",
"Leads database transformation",
"Defines enterprise database standards"
]
},
"DBA-L6": {
"level": "L6 - DBA Senior I",
"levelNumber": 6,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 7,
"max": 10
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Ability to define enterprise database strategy",
"Expertise in database platform engineering",
"Mastery of database modernization",
"Database center of excellence skills",
"Deep knowledge of data strategy",
"Ability to lead database teams",
"Expertise in vendor management",
"Mastery of database risk management"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of database innovation",
"Database consulting skills",
"Understanding of data monetization"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines multi-year database roadmap",
"Leads database organizations",
"Influences database industry"
]
},
"DBA-L7": {
"level": "L7 - DBA Senior II",
"levelNumber": 7,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 10,
"max": 12
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Leadership in global database innovation",
"Enterprise database transformation capability",
"Expertise in data platform strategies",
"Mastery of database ecosystem building",
"Ability to define database philosophy",
"Deep knowledge of future databases",
"Expertise in database thought leadership",
"Ability to lead database research"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Ability to patent database innovations",
"Database ventures skills",
"Knowledge of database investments"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines corporate database philosophy",
"Speaker at global database conferences",
"Database thought leader"
]
},
"DBA-L8": {
"level": "L8 - DBA Principal/Chief",
"levelNumber": 8,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 12,
"max": 15
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Strategic vision for the future of databases",
"Ability to transform companies through data platforms",
"Expertise in executive database strategy",
"Mastery of corporate data economics",
"Ability to define database excellence",
"Deep knowledge of global data governance",
"Expertise in database partnerships",
"Ability to lead database standards"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Ability to influence database industry",
"Database M&A skills",
"Knowledge of database IPOs"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines database strategy for Fortune 500",
"Influences database vendors",
"Executive database advisor"
]
},
"DBA-L9": {
"level": "L9 - VP Data Platforms/CDO",
"levelNumber": 9,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 15,
"max": null
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Executive leadership in data platforms",
"Ability to position data as business asset",
"Expertise in total data transformation",
"Mastery of data investment strategies",
"Ability to build data organizations",
"Deep knowledge of data value creation",
"Expertise in global data partnerships",
"Ability to define data culture",
"Mastery of data business models"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Ability to influence data policy",
"Data ecosystem creation skills",
"Knowledge of data-driven exits"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines and executes enterprise data vision",
"Responsible for entire data strategy",
"Recognized leader in global data management"
]
}
}
}