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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": "QA Engineer",
"category": "Software Engineering",
"levels": {
"QA-L1": {
"level": "L1 - Trainee",
"levelNumber": 1,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 0,
"max": 1
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Basic understanding of software lifecycle and testing types",
"Elementary knowledge of test cases and scenarios",
"Ability to execute manual tests following scripts",
"Basic understanding of bug reporting and severities",
"Capability to document test results",
"Elementary knowledge of defect management tools",
"Basic understanding of testing environments (dev, staging, prod)",
"Ability to perform simple exploratory testing"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Basic knowledge of HTML and web browsers",
"Familiarity with agile methodologies",
"Elementary understanding of databases"
],
"indicators": [
"Requires constant supervision in QA activities",
"Can execute documented test cases with guidance",
"Needs 3-6 months of testing mentoring"
]
},
"QA-L2": {
"level": "L2 - Junior I",
"levelNumber": 2,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 1,
"max": 2
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Capability to write detailed and comprehensive test cases",
"Ability to perform complete functional tests",
"Practical knowledge of regression testing",
"Understanding of integration and system testing",
"Capability to use basic automation tools",
"Ability to perform API testing with tools",
"Knowledge of cross-browser and cross-device testing",
"Understanding of SQL for data validation",
"Capability to participate in refinement sessions"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Basic knowledge of scripting",
"Ability to perform usability testing",
"Understanding of basic accessibility"
],
"indicators": [
"Can plan and execute tests with moderate supervision",
"Identifies and reports bugs effectively",
"Actively collaborates with developers"
]
},
"QA-L3": {
"level": "L3 - Junior II",
"levelNumber": 3,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 2,
"max": 3
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Mastery of test automation with popular frameworks",
"Capability to design testing strategies for features",
"Ability to perform basic performance testing",
"Deep knowledge of basic security testing",
"Capability to implement automated API tests",
"Solid understanding of CI/CD and testing in pipelines",
"Ability to perform root cause analysis",
"Knowledge of compatibility and localization testing",
"Capability to estimate testing effort"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of mobile testing",
"Ability to use virtualization tools",
"Understanding of WCAG accessibility testing"
],
"indicators": [
"Automates test cases independently",
"Identifies quality risks proactively",
"Contributes to QA process improvements"
]
},
"QA-L4": {
"level": "L4 - Mid-Level I",
"levelNumber": 4,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 3,
"max": 5
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Capability to design automation frameworks from scratch",
"Mastery of performance and load testing",
"Ability to implement complex E2E tests",
"Deep knowledge of testing in distributed architectures",
"Capability to implement contract testing and CDC",
"Mastery of security testing (OWASP, basic penetration)",
"Ability to design testing strategies for microservices",
"Knowledge of chaos testing and resilience testing",
"Capability to implement visual regression testing"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of AI/ML testing",
"Ability for IoT testing",
"Understanding of blockchain testing"
],
"indicators": [
"Leads testing strategy for medium-sized projects",
"Defines team automation standards",
"Mentors junior QA effectively"
]
},
"QA-L5": {
"level": "L5 - Mid-Level II",
"levelNumber": 5,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 5,
"max": 7
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Expertise in test architecture for complex systems",
"Capability to implement testing as a service (TaaS)",
"Mastery of performance engineering and optimization",
"Ability to design disaster recovery tests",
"Deep knowledge of advanced security testing",
"Capability to implement synthetic monitoring",
"Expertise in test data management and generation",
"Mastery of comprehensive accessibility testing",
"Capability to implement ML-based testing"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of quantum computing testing",
"Ability for virtual reality testing",
"Understanding of compliance testing"
],
"indicators": [
"Designs QA strategies for complete products",
"Leads quality improvement initiatives",
"Defines quality metrics and KPIs"
]
},
"QA-L6": {
"level": "L6 - Senior I",
"levelNumber": 6,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 7,
"max": 10
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Capability to architect enterprise quality strategies",
"Expertise in continuous testing and shift-left testing",
"Mastery of risk-based testing and prioritization",
"Ability to implement automated quality gates",
"Deep knowledge of compliance and regulations",
"Capability to design observability for testing",
"Expertise in production testing and canary analysis",
"Mastery of cost optimization in testing",
"Capability to implement AIOps for quality"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of testing for autonomous systems",
"Ability to design ethical AI tests",
"Understanding of sustainable testing"
],
"indicators": [
"Architects quality for product portfolios",
"Leads organizational quality transformation",
"Defines long-term testing strategy"
]
},
"QA-L7": {
"level": "L7 - Senior II",
"levelNumber": 7,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 10,
"max": 12
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Leadership in organizational quality culture",
"Capability to design quality ecosystems",
"Expertise in quality engineering vs quality assurance",
"Mastery of predictive quality analytics",
"Capability to implement zero-defect strategies",
"Deep knowledge of customer-centric quality",
"Expertise in global testing strategies",
"Capability to design quality for scale",
"Mastery of innovation in testing tools"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Capability to influence ISO/IEEE standards",
"Ability to create open source frameworks",
"Knowledge of quality venture building"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines enterprise quality philosophy",
"Leads global testing communities",
"Recognized thought leader in quality"
]
},
"QA-L8": {
"level": "L8 - Staff/Principal",
"levelNumber": 8,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 12,
"max": 15
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Strategic vision for the future of testing",
"Capability to transform quality into competitive advantage",
"Expertise in quality due diligence for M&A",
"Mastery of building QA centers of excellence",
"Capability to define corporate quality governance",
"Deep knowledge of quality ROI",
"Expertise in partnerships with testing vendors",
"Capability to lead automation innovation",
"Mastery of quality metrics for boards"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Capability to patent testing methodologies",
"Ability to create QA companies",
"Knowledge of investment in quality tech"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines multi-year quality strategy",
"Represents the company in quality forums",
"Influences industry direction"
]
},
"QA-L9": {
"level": "L9 - VP/Head of Quality",
"levelNumber": 9,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 15,
"max": null
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Executive leadership in quality and operational excellence",
"Capability to align quality with business objectives",
"Expertise in enterprise quality transformation",
"Mastery of quality budgets and ROI",
"Capability to build global QA organizations",
"Deep knowledge of risk management through quality",
"Expertise in customer satisfaction through quality",
"Capability to define quality culture",
"Mastery of quality as market differentiator"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Capability to influence quality regulations",
"Ability to create quality ecosystems",
"Knowledge of quality investments"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines and executes enterprise quality vision",
"Responsible for corporate quality metrics",
"Recognized leader in global software quality"
]
}
}
}