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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": "Software Engineer",
"category": "Software Engineering",
"levels": {
"SE-L1": {
"level": "L1 - Trainee",
"levelNumber": 1,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 0,
"max": 1
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Basic understanding of programming fundamentals and algorithms",
"Elementary knowledge of basic data structures (arrays, lists, stacks)",
"Ability to write simple code following examples and guides",
"Basic understanding of programming paradigms (procedural, OOP)",
"Ability to solve simple problems with supervision",
"Elementary knowledge of debugging and manual testing",
"Basic understanding of software lifecycle",
"Ability to use basic development tools and version control"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Basic knowledge of operating systems",
"Familiarity with agile methodologies",
"Elementary understanding of databases"
],
"indicators": [
"Requires constant supervision on all tasks",
"Can complete basic programming exercises",
"Needs 3-6 months of intensive mentoring"
]
},
"SE-L2": {
"level": "L2 - Junior I",
"levelNumber": 2,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 1,
"max": 2
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Ability to implement simple features with supervision",
"Ability to work with common data structures and algorithms",
"Practical knowledge of basic design patterns",
"Understanding of SOLID principles and basic clean code",
"Ability to write simple unit tests",
"Ability to perform basic code reviews",
"Knowledge of systematic debugging and basic profiling",
"Understanding of basic software architecture",
"Ability to work in a team and communicate technically"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Basic knowledge of CI/CD",
"Ability to estimate simple tasks",
"Understanding of basic security"
],
"indicators": [
"Can develop simple features with moderate guidance",
"Participates actively in team ceremonies",
"Resolves low-medium complexity bugs"
]
},
"SE-L3": {
"level": "L3 - Junior II",
"levelNumber": 3,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 2,
"max": 3
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Mastery of multiple programming paradigms",
"Ability to design and implement complex modules",
"Ability to optimize code and improve performance",
"Deep knowledge of design patterns and their application",
"Ability to implement comprehensive testing (unit, integration)",
"Solid understanding of algorithmic complexity and optimization",
"Ability to refactor legacy code",
"Knowledge of common software architectures",
"Ability to document technical decisions"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of multiple programming languages",
"Ability to work with basic distributed systems",
"Understanding of basic DevOps"
],
"indicators": [
"Completes medium features independently",
"Proposes technical improvements proactively",
"Contributes to architecture decisions"
]
},
"SE-L4": {
"level": "L4 - Mid-Level I",
"levelNumber": 4,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 3,
"max": 5
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Ability to design complex systems and components",
"Mastery of scalable and maintainable architectures",
"Ability to lead medium technical initiatives",
"Deep knowledge of engineering best practices",
"Ability to make informed technical trade-offs",
"Mastery of advanced debugging and profiling techniques",
"Ability to mentor junior developers",
"Knowledge of domain-driven design and clean architecture",
"Ability to write detailed technical specifications"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of microservices architectures",
"Ability for system optimization",
"Understanding of basic machine learning"
],
"indicators": [
"Leads development of critical components",
"Defines team technical standards",
"Solves complex technical problems"
]
},
"SE-L5": {
"level": "L5 - Mid-Level II",
"levelNumber": 5,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 5,
"max": 7
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Expertise in designing distributed and scalable systems",
"Ability to lead large technical projects",
"Mastery of enterprise architectures and patterns",
"Ability to perform technical evaluations and audits",
"Deep knowledge of system optimization and tuning",
"Ability to design reusable frameworks and libraries",
"Expertise in system migration and modernization",
"Mastery of security and compliance best practices",
"Ability to influence cross-team technical decisions"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of cloud-native architectures",
"Ability to work with big data",
"Understanding of applied AI/ML"
],
"indicators": [
"Architects solutions for complete products",
"Leads cross-team technical initiatives",
"Recognized as internal technical expert"
]
},
"SE-L6": {
"level": "L6 - Senior I",
"levelNumber": 6,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 7,
"max": 10
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Ability to define technical strategy for products",
"Expertise in high complexity and scale architectures",
"Mastery of technical innovation and applied R&D",
"Ability to lead technical transformations",
"Deep knowledge of emerging technologies",
"Ability to build and lead technical teams",
"Expertise in engineering process optimization",
"Mastery of strategic technical debt management",
"Ability to represent the company technically"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Knowledge of industry standards",
"Ability to contribute to open source",
"Understanding of business impact"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines architecture for multiple products",
"Leads internal technical communities",
"Mentor to senior engineers"
]
},
"SE-L7": {
"level": "L7 - Senior II",
"levelNumber": 7,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 10,
"max": 12
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Leadership in organizational technical innovation",
"Ability to design architectures for ecosystems",
"Expertise in platform engineering strategies",
"Mastery of enterprise technical transformation",
"Ability to define industry-wide best practices",
"Deep knowledge of future technology trends",
"Expertise in building engineering excellence",
"Ability to influence corporate technology roadmap",
"Mastery of technical portfolio management"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Ability to patent innovations",
"Ability to evaluate startups technically",
"Knowledge of venture building"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines multi-year technical strategy",
"Speaker at international conferences",
"Recognized thought leader"
]
},
"SE-L8": {
"level": "L8 - Staff/Principal",
"levelNumber": 8,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 12,
"max": 15
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Strategic vision of technological future",
"Ability to lead disruptive innovation",
"Expertise in enterprise digital transformation",
"Mastery of architectures for Fortune 500",
"Ability to define engineering culture",
"Deep knowledge of software economics",
"Expertise in building engineering organizations",
"Ability to lead major open source initiatives",
"Mastery of technical due diligence and M&A"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Ability to influence global standards",
"Ability to create technical spin-offs",
"Knowledge of technology investment"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines corporate technical direction",
"Advisor to C-suite and boards",
"Influences the technology industry"
]
},
"SE-L9": {
"level": "L9 - VP/CTO",
"levelNumber": 9,
"yearsRange": {
"min": 15,
"max": null
},
"coreCompetencies": [
"Executive leadership in technology and innovation",
"Ability to align technology with business strategy",
"Expertise in managing massive technology budgets",
"Mastery of organizational transformation through technology",
"Ability to build competitive technological advantages",
"Deep knowledge of technology governance",
"Expertise in technology ecosystems and partnerships",
"Ability to define disruptive technological vision",
"Mastery of enterprise technology risk management"
],
"complementaryCompetencies": [
"Ability to influence technology policies",
"Ability to lead technical consortiums",
"Knowledge of technology exits and IPOs"
],
"indicators": [
"Defines and executes enterprise technology vision",
"Responsible for all corporate technology",
"Globally recognized leader in technology"
]
}
}
}