Explore your path
In case the Tech Path is your cup of tea, we see many possibilities for your career progression: You may choose to specialise in one stack and within that stack keep on growing forever (hey, the world is changing, and the tech evolves with it right? So, there is always more to learn!). You may also decide to transition to a new stack/technology; or why not take on a new specialisation (DevOps, security, architect, etc.)? We can really go on forever listing different possibilities, but you get the gist, becoming a manager is not the only way for you to grow, so come and speak to us to see how we can support you in your exciting tech adventure.
Alternatively, if the People Path is your thing, we have got you covered too. We love people that are good with people and take care of teams, so embark on that journey and our management and HR team will be happy to give you a helping hand.
By the way, if for whatever reason you want to switch paths, we are totally open to that. Please, feel free to let us know. Remember, you own your growth, and we are here to guide you the way we can.
Walking the path
As said, whatever your ambitions are, we have got you covered in this fairly simple career path. When you start your journey as a Trainee or Developer I you are inexperienced and mostly focused on getting knowledge, learning from others and contributing to your best ability. As you grow, you become more knowledgeable and confident and with that comes your continually increasing impact to the project, team and company.
As a mature professional, you are probably more aware of what you really feel passionate about. Some of you may become senior developers, others may feel like becoming team leads, but many of you may just stick to being a Developer IV because that’s simply what may feel right for you. And the way we see it, that’s equally amazing! To grow does not mean to move to the next position. In fact, as you widen experience over time within the same position, your added value also grows, and this is what matters most.
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developers' positions
Trainee
You are highly motivated, passionate about learning and becoming a developer (e.g., role: intern, junior program participant). You show a curious mindset and will to learn and absorb everything. You focus on understanding Elements’ way of working and contributing to the project as much as possible.
Developer I
You are an entry level developer, mostly focused on learning and contributing to the project with others’ help. You maintain curious mindset and feel increasingly comfortable with Elements’ way of working.
Developer II
You have basic development knowledge and are independent in handling simple tasks. You are effective to the team, mostly focused on contributing and continuously learning. You start to form your own opinions about tech and give basic suggestions.
Developer III
You have proven yourself as a reliable professional for the team. You can work independently, easily adapt to new projects and possess transferrable skillsets. You start seeing the bigger picture, consider business requirements and make adequate suggestions to improve the project.
Developer IV
You possess and demonstrate strong development knowledge. You are a reliable team-player and start being the go-to person in your project team or area of expertise. You can see the bigger picture, tackle complex tasks and are actively involved in the deployment process. You show exemplary behaviour in line with company values and proactively help with tasks that go beyond your project responsibilities (e.g., recruitment, cross-organisational processes, etc.).
Senior Developer I
You are a strong and confident craftsman and have proven yourself to be effective for the whole company. You contribute to the development team innovation and bring a holistic perspective to the development process. You reflect business and user needs in your work, can run a project independently and set up/configure tools for it. You mentor less experienced developers. You contribute to improving the whole company and represent Elements’ values simply in your way of being.
Senior Developer II
You are an excellent craftsman and a front-runner for the team/discipline, you can articulate your opinions with great persuasive power, while remaining open and humble. You drive development team innovation and are an inspiration to the whole company. You work closely with Technical Guides, Team Leads, Chief Technological Officer and HR and are a trusted partner to them. You challenge the status quo and are occasionally involved in business level decisions. You embrace discomfort and stay calm and constructive in difficult times.
Team Lead I
You have a strong technical background combined with fantastic leadership and interpersonal skills. You have a natural ability to empower others and truly enjoy spending most of your time on supporting people. You are still actively involved in projects and handle both technical and process related challenges. You support the CTO, Senior Developers and Technical Guides in defining Elements’ Way of Working and establishing innovative and high-quality tech practices. You are sometimes involved in business level decisions and can step in for other Team Leads if needed. You closely collaborate with HR and management and get actively involved in employee promotion/compensation discussions.
Team Lead II
You are an inspiration not just to the development team but also to the company, bringing vision and innovation. You assist other Team Leads. You are involved in business level decisions and can step in for the Chief Technology Officer when and if needed.
Chief Technology Officer
You establish the technological vision for the whole company. You ensure we stay up to date and technologically relevant and make the final (business) decisions for the digital infrastructure. You create a fail-safe learning culture where everyone can grow. You embody Elements’ values and inspire quality-oriented mindset. Together with the Team Leads and Human Resources you play a key role in employee promotion/compensation discussions. You support your Team Leads and coach them to become better leaders.
