Information Technology
Software Development skills assessment
Software developers build and maintain the systems businesses depend on. This scorecard covers code quality, design, testing, collaboration and delivery so engineering managers can give consistent, fair feedback.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Software Development skills you can score
These are the default Software Development skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Code Quality and Readability
Writes clean, well-structured code that other developers can understand and maintain.
Software Design and Architecture
Designs modular, scalable solutions and chooses appropriate patterns.
Testing and Test Automation
Writes reliable unit and integration tests and values fast feedback.
Debugging and Problem Solving
Reproduces and isolates defects methodically and fixes root causes.
Version Control and Code Review
Uses branching well and gives and receives constructive review feedback.
Databases and Data Handling
Designs schemas and queries that perform and stay correct.
APIs and Integration
Designs and consumes APIs with clear contracts and error handling.
Security Practices
Applies secure coding practices and avoids common vulnerabilities.
Performance Awareness
Identifies and improves slow code and inefficient queries.
Delivery and Estimation
Breaks work into deliverable pieces and estimates realistically.
Documentation
Documents code and decisions so others can pick them up.
Learning and Mentoring
Learns new technology and helps colleagues grow.
Levels included with Software Development
Software Development starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for information technology, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Graduate
- Junior
- Intermediate
- Senior
- Lead
- Principal
How Software Development works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a team is scored on the Software Development skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Software Development skills need attention. Reports also follow each tech lead's team.
Software Development scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Software Development scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Software Development scorecard covers 12 skills: Code Quality and Readability, Software Design and Architecture, Testing and Test Automation, Debugging and Problem Solving, Version Control and Code Review, Databases and Data Handling, APIs and Integration, Security Practices, Performance Awareness, Delivery and Estimation, Documentation and Learning and Mentoring. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Software Development?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Software Development?
Software Development starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Graduate, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Lead and Principal. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Software Development skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In information technology the app talks about team members, teams and tech leads, and you can change any of those words too.
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