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Backend Developer (Professional)

Engineering

Competency profile for a professional backend engineer responsible for server-side logic, APIs, data persistence and system reliability.

12SFIA skills

L3.2Avg target

L4Highest required

Development and implementationMain category

SFIA 9 Responsibility Levels — what each level means

L1 — FollowL2 — AssistL3 — ApplyL4 — EnableL5 — Ensure / AdviseL6 — Initiate / SetL7 — Set Strategy

Most skills in this template are L3–L4. L3 means you work independently on tasks. L4 means you own decisions and guide others.

Not sure which level to pick? During self-assessment, each level shows its definition and a suggested STAR evidence prompt.

Required Competencies

12 SFIA Skills for this Role

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Code	Skill	Category	Target Level	What you need to demonstrate
SWDN	Software design Architecting and designing software to meet specified requirements, ensuring adherence to established standards and principles.	Development and implementation	L4 — Enable	Own decisions in your area, set patterns and guide less experienced colleagues.
PROG	Programming/software development Developing software components to deliver value to stakeholders.	Development and implementation	L4 — Enable	Own decisions in your area, set patterns and guide less experienced colleagues.
SCTY	Information security Defining and operating a framework of security controls and security management strategies.	Strategy and architecture	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
METL	Methods and tools Leads the adoption, management and optimisation of methods and tools, ensuring effective use and alignment with organisational objectives.	Strategy and architecture	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
DESN	Systems design Designing systems to meet specified requirements and agreed systems architectures.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
SINT	Systems integration and build Planning, implementing and controlling activities to integrate system elements, subsystems and interfaces to create operational systems, products or services.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
TEST	Functional testing Assessing specified or unspecified functional requirements and characteristics of products, systems and services through investigation and testing.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
NFTS	Non-functional testing Assessing systems and services to evaluate performance, security, scalability and other non-functional qualities against requirements or expected standards.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
DTAN	Data modelling and design Developing models and diagrams to represent, communicate and manage data requirements and data assets.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
DBDS	Database design Specifying, designing and maintaining mechanisms for storing and accessing data across various environments and platforms.	Development and implementation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
RELM	Release management Managing the release of new and updated services into production, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.	Delivery and operation	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.
PDSV	Professional development Facilitating the professional development of individuals in line with their career goals and organisational requirements.	People and skills	L3 — Apply	Work independently on tasks and apply standard methods effectively.

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Review the 12 required skills above, then start your self-assessment. You can save a draft and return anytime.

① Rate each skill L1–L7② Write evidence (~15 min)③ Save draft and continue later