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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": "Platform Engineer",
"category": "Software Engineering",
"levels": {
"PE-L1": {
"level": "L1 - Platform Trainee",
"levelNumber": 1,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 0,
"max": 1
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Basic understanding of platform engineering concepts",
"Elementary knowledge of developer experience",
"Ability to use basic platform tools",
"Basic understanding of self-service platforms",
"Capability to document platform features",
"Elementary knowledge of API design",
"Basic understanding of platform automation",
"Ability for basic platform support"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Basic knowledge of DevOps",
"Familiarity with cloud platforms",
"Elementary understanding of containers"
],
"indicators": [
"Requires constant supervision",
"Can maintain platform components",
"Needs 6-12 months of mentoring"
]
},
"PE-L2": {
"level": "L2 - Junior I",
"levelNumber": 2,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 1,
"max": 2
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Ability to develop basic platform services",
"Ability to implement self-service features",
"Practical knowledge of platform APIs",
"Understanding of internal developer platforms",
"Capability to implement basic automation",
"Ability for platform monitoring",
"Knowledge of platform documentation",
"Understanding of basic platform security"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of GitOps",
"Ability for backstage/portals",
"Understanding of platform metrics"
],
"indicators": [
"Develops platform features with supervision",
"Improves basic developer experience",
"Supports platform users effectively"
]
},
"PE-L3": {
"level": "L3 - Junior II",
"levelNumber": 3,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 2,
"max": 3
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Mastery of platform architecture patterns",
"Ability to design developer workflows",
"Ability to implement platform orchestration",
"Deep knowledge of service catalogs",
"Capability to implement platform observability",
"Solid understanding of golden paths",
"Ability for platform testing",
"Knowledge of platform governance"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of platform economics",
"Ability for platform migration",
"Understanding of platform compliance"
],
"indicators": [
"Designs complete platform services",
"Leads small platform initiatives",
"Defines basic platform standards"
]
},
"PE-L4": {
"level": "L4 - Mid-Level I",
"levelNumber": 4,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 3,
"max": 5
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Ability to architect internal platforms",
"Mastery of platform as a product",
"Ability to implement platform ecosystems",
"Deep knowledge of developer productivity",
"Capability to implement platform automation",
"Mastery of platform reliability",
"Ability for platform adoption strategies",
"Knowledge of platform economics"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of platform AI/ML",
"Ability for platform analytics",
"Understanding of platform sustainability"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines platform strategy for teams",
"Leads platform transformation",
"Mentors platform engineers"
]
},
"PE-L5": {
"level": "L5 - Mid-Level II",
"levelNumber": 5,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 5,
"max": 7
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Expertise in enterprise platform engineering",
"Ability to design platform operating models",
"Mastery of platform value streams",
"Ability for platform governance frameworks",
"Deep knowledge of platform maturity models",
"Capability to implement platform marketplaces",
"Expertise in platform standardization",
"Mastery of platform innovation"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of platform ventures",
"Ability for platform consulting",
"Understanding of platform M&A"
],
"indicators": [
"Architects enterprise platforms",
"Leads platform communities",
"Defines corporate platform roadmap"
]
},
"PE-L6": {
"level": "L6 - Senior I",
"levelNumber": 6,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 7,
"max": 10
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Ability to define enterprise platform strategy",
"Expertise in platform transformation",
"Mastery of platform business models",
"Ability for platform ecosystem building",
"Deep knowledge of platform economics",
"Capability to lead platform organizations",
"Expertise in platform partnerships",
"Mastery of platform risk management"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of platform regulations",
"Ability for platform innovation labs",
"Understanding of platform investments"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines multi-year platform vision",
"Leads large platform organizations",
"Influences platform industry"
]
},
"PE-L7": {
"level": "L7 - Senior II",
"levelNumber": 7,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 10,
"max": 12
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Leadership in global platform innovation",
"Platform competitive advantages capability",
"Expertise in platform scaling strategies",
"Mastery of platform democratization",
"Ability to define platform philosophy",
"Deep knowledge of platform futures",
"Expertise in platform thought leadership",
"Capability to lead platform research"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Ability to patent platform innovations",
"Ability for platform evangelism",
"Knowledge of platform ventures"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines corporate platform philosophy",
"Keynote speaker at platform conferences",
"Thought leader in platform engineering"
]
},
"PE-L8": {
"level": "L8 - Principal/Chief",
"levelNumber": 8,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 12,
"max": 15
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Strategic vision of the future of platforms",
"Capability to transform companies through platforms",
"Expertise in executive platform strategy",
"Mastery of corporate platform economics",
"Ability to define platform excellence",
"Deep knowledge of platform governance",
"Expertise in platform ecosystem strategies",
"Capability to lead global platform standards"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Capability to influence platform industry",
"Ability for platform ventures",
"Knowledge of platform IPOs"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines Fortune 500 platform strategy",
"Influences global platform engineering",
"Executive platform advisor"
]
},
"PE-L9": {
"level": "L9 - VP Platform/CPO",
"levelNumber": 9,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 15,
"max": null
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Executive leadership in platform strategy",
"Platforms as core business capability",
"Expertise in total platform transformation",
"Mastery of platform investment strategies",
"Capability to build platform empires",
"Deep knowledge of platform value creation",
"Expertise in global platform partnerships",
"Ability to define platform culture",
"Mastery of platform business models"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Capability of platform policy influence",
"Ability for platform ecosystem dominance",
"Knowledge of platform monopolies"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines and executes enterprise platform vision",
"Responsible for entire platform strategy",
"Recognized leader in global platform economy"
]
}
}
}