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Frontend Developer (Junior)
EngineeringCompetency profile for a junior frontend engineer who is learning to work independently, building foundational skills in web development under guidance and supervision.
10SFIA skills
L2Avg target
L2Highest 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 L2–L2. 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
10 SFIA Skills for this Role
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| Code | Skill | Category | Target Level | What you need to demonstrate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | L2 — Assist | Assist others and carry out routine tasks with some guidance. |
| SWDN | Software design Architecting and designing software to meet specified requirements, ensuring adherence to established standards and principles. | Development and implementation | L2 — Assist | Assist others and carry out routine tasks with some guidance. |
| PROG | Programming/software development Developing software components to deliver value to stakeholders. | Development and implementation | L2 — Assist | Assist others and carry out routine tasks with some guidance. |
| 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 | L2 — Assist | Assist others and carry out routine tasks with some guidance. |
| TEST | Functional testing Assessing specified or unspecified functional requirements and characteristics of products, systems and services through investigation and testing. | Development and implementation | L2 — Assist | Assist others and carry out routine tasks with some guidance. |
| HCEV | User experience design Producing design concepts and prototypes for user interactions and experiences of a product, system or service. | Development and implementation | L2 — Assist | Assist others and carry out routine tasks with some guidance. |
| USEV | User experience evaluation Validating systems, products or services against user experience goals, metrics and targets. | Development and implementation | L2 — Assist | Assist others and carry out routine tasks with some guidance. |
| INCA | Content design and authoring Planning, designing and creating content that meets user-centred and organisational needs, encompassing textual information, graphical content and multimedia elements. | Development and implementation | L2 — Assist | Assist others and carry out routine tasks with some guidance. |
| RELM | Release management Managing the release of new and updated services into production, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards. | Delivery and operation | L2 — Assist | Assist others and carry out routine tasks with some guidance. |
| PDSV | Professional development Facilitating the professional development of individuals in line with their career goals and organisational requirements. | People and skills | L2 — Assist | Assist others and carry out routine tasks with some guidance. |
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Review the 10 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