P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Works on well-defined software components or bug fixes under close supervision.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Develop new product features and modules by writing and debugging code
- Test and validate software through unit, integration, and system testing
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning
- Document code changes and maintain software documentation
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software issues
- Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements
- Contribute to code reviews and provide feedback
- Learn and apply new programming skills and technologies
- Write and debug code for new features
- Conduct unit and integration testing
- Participate in code reviews
- Document software changes
- Assist in troubleshooting software issues
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Programming in relevant languages
- Debugging
- Unit testing
- Version control systems
- Basic software design principles
- Code documentation
- Collaboration tools
- Basic software development lifecycle understanding
- Software development methodologies
- Programming languages
- Testing frameworks
- Software documentation standards
- Basic algorithms and data structures
- Development tools and environments
- Version control systems
- Basic user interface design
- Learning Agility
- Teamwork
- Clear communication of simple ideas
- Basic problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Basic coding proficiency
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related STEM field
- Basic programming skills
- Familiarity with software development tools
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
Common titles
Software Product Development ISoftware Product Development 1Entry-Level Software Product DevelopmentJunior Software Product DevelopmentAssociate Software Product DevelopmentSoftware Product Developer ISoftware Product Developer 1Entry-Level Software Product DeveloperJunior Software Product DeveloperAssociate Software Product Developer
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 15-1252.00 — Software Developers