Reviews, analyzes, and modifies programming systems including encoding, testing, debugging and installing to support an organization's business applications.
Gathers requirements from users and creates specifications and develops code. Designs and writes codes to support existing application.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Midrange Programmer I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Applying computer science and engineering principles, methods, and practices to design, develop, deploy, and maintain reliable software systems.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the importance of using suitable programming languages and platforms in software engineering.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Prepares engineering documentation to ensure software adheres to user expectations.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Utilizes version control systems (VCS) to track and manage changes in software codes.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates and modifies existing development processes to optimize software production and reduce errors.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops optimization strategies to improve software product quality and usability.
Skill definition-Ability to write, test, and debug Application Programming Interfaces(API’s) to facilitate communication between applications to exchange data and perform tasks.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Names commonly used tools in designing and testing application programming interfaces (APIs).
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Helps with design reviews to ensure API codes meet systems and end-user requirements.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Utilizes appropriate programming languages and frameworks when creating and deploying APIs.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the development of scripts and systems for routine task automation and connection to software APIs.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Keeps abreast of changes and updates to API databases and tools to optimize existing API design processes.
Skill definition-Executing logic to facilitate computing operations and functionality in one or more languages.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains how to interpret source code from a specific programming language.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Identifies coding errors and parts of computer programs that are not functioning correctly.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs program tests to spot and resolve bugs and inconsistencies.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Monitors the testing of program codes periodically to ensure it produces the desirable results.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes a standard programming framework to help the team design an executable computer program.
Skill definition-Utilizing a set of rules to convert strings or program elements in the case of visual programming languages to various kinds of machine code output.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists commonly used programming languages and their respective characteristics.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the writing of clear, logical code for small and large-scale projects.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Utilizes programming languages to troubleshoot and revise the software application.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Trains a team of programmers on advanced coding approach in translating programming languages.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Sets policies and guidelines for adopting and integrating advanced programming languages.
Skill definition-Gathering, organizing, and analyzing information to identify the root cause of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions accordingly.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists skills, traits, and characteristics of analytical thinkers.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Makes a list of items without order or set of priorities.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Summarizes historical experience to find probable causes of the problem.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Leads brainstorming to encourage teammates to create new perspectives.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Promotes the adoption of business intelligence analysis technology to drive strategic decisions.
Skill definition-The ability and process of implementing new ideas and initiatives to improve organizational performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Names our key stakeholders from a business value chain perspective.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the planning, implementation, and management of training programs that foster process improvements.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Participates in the redesign of organizational structures to reflect business priorities.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Trains others on various business and operation topics.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Forecasts the short-term and long-term impact of various business cases on P&L performance.
There are 5 hard skills for Midrange Programmer I, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interfaces (API), Client/Server Application Development, etc.
3 general skills for Midrange Programmer I, Programming, Programming Languages, Software Development Life Cycle.
6 soft skills for Midrange Programmer I, Analytical Thinking, Innovation, Attention to Detail, etc.
While the list totals 14 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Midrange Programmer I, he or she needs to be proficient in Analytical Thinking, be proficient in Innovation, and be proficient in Attention to Detail.
