Individual Contributor (IC) career path for Ruby Developer

Intern Ruby Developer

Has less than 1 year of experience. Learning basic of programming.

Skills needed for Intern Ruby Developer

• Learns CI
• Learns Heroku
• Learns Docker
• Learns Ignoring .git
• Learns Commits
• Learns Staging changes
• Learns History and diffs
• Learns Pushing and Pulling
• Learns Branches and Tags
• Learns Configuring git
• Learns Cloning
• Learns SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Learns OOP
• Learns MVC paradigm
• Learns MongoDB
• Learns Redis
• Learns PostgreSQL
• Learns MySQL
• Learns Sphinx Search
• Learns SQL
• Learns Apache Cassandra
• Learns SQL Server
• Learns Elasticsearch
• Learns Ruby
• Learns RubyGems
• Learns Unit testing with Rspec
• Learns ERB/Haml
• Learns ActiveRecord
• Learns Configuration of a new app
• Learns Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Learns Rspec
• Learns API + JSON

Junior Ruby Developer

Has approximately 1-2 years experience and basic programming foundations. Contribute ideas during team meetings

Skills needed for Junior Ruby Developer

• Knows Ruby
• Knows RubyGems
• Knows Unit testing with Rspec
• Knows ERB/Haml
• Knows ActiveRecord
• Knows Configuration of a new app
• Knows Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Knows Rspec
• Knows API + JSON
• Knows Ignoring .git
• Knows Commits
• Knows Staging changes
• Knows History and diffs
• Knows Pushing and Pulling
• Knows Branches and Tags
• Knows Configuring git
• Knows Cloning
• Knows CI
• Knows Heroku
• Knows Docker
• Knows MongoDB
• Knows Redis
• Knows PostgreSQL
• Knows MySQL
• Knows Sphinx Search
• Knows SQL
• Knows Apache Cassandra
• Knows SQL Server
• Knows Elasticsearch
• Knows SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Knows OOP
• Knows MVC paradigm
• Does Market knowledge
• Does Planning work
• Does Organise team work
• Does Product knowledge

Middle Ruby Developer

Has more than 2 years of experience in software engineering. They need less supervision and minimal reworks.

Skills needed for Middle Ruby Developer

• Does MongoDB
• Does Redis
• Does PostgreSQL
• Does MySQL
• Does Sphinx Search
• Does SQL
• Does Apache Cassandra
• Does SQL Server
• Does Elasticsearch
• Knows Ignoring .git
• Knows Commits
• Knows Staging changes
• Knows History and diffs
• Knows Pushing and Pulling
• Knows Branches and Tags
• Knows Configuring git
• Knows Cloning
• Does SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Does OOP
• Does MVC paradigm
• Does CI
• Does Heroku
• Does Docker
• Does Ruby
• Does RubyGems
• Does Unit testing with Rspec
• Does ERB/Haml
• Does ActiveRecord
• Does Configuration of a new app
• Does Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Does Rspec
• Does API + JSON
• Does Self-management
• Does Managing expectations
• Does Written communication
• Does Feedback
• Does Self-development

Senior Ruby Developer

Create expert design concepts, take complex projects and mentor junior engineers. They have 5-8 years of programming experience

Skills needed for Senior Ruby Developer

• Helps MongoDB
• Helps Redis
• Helps PostgreSQL
• Helps MySQL
• Helps Sphinx Search
• Helps SQL
• Helps Apache Cassandra
• Helps SQL Server
• Helps Elasticsearch
• Helps Ignoring .git
• Helps Commits
• Helps Staging changes
• Helps History and diffs
• Helps Pushing and Pulling
• Helps Branches and Tags
• Helps Configuring git
• Helps Cloning
• Helps CI
• Helps Heroku
• Helps Docker
• Helps Ruby
• Helps RubyGems
• Helps Unit testing with Rspec
• Helps ERB/Haml
• Helps ActiveRecord
• Helps Configuration of a new app
• Helps Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Helps Rspec
• Helps API + JSON
• Helps SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Helps OOP
• Helps MVC paradigm
• Helps Self-development
• Helps Scope
• Helps Motivation
• Helps Product impact
• Helps Self-management
• Helps Conflict resolution
• Helps Networking and building relationships
• Helps Knowledge sharing
• Helps Product knowledge
• Helps Product team
• Helps Self-Reliance
• Helps Foreign language skills
• Helps Team work
• Helps Argumentation
• Helps Decision-making in uncertain environment
• Helps Managing expectations
• Helps Feedback
• Helps Written communication
• Helps Verbal communication
• Helps Personal development plan
• Helps Skill review
• Helps Market knowledge

Staff Engineer Ruby Developer

To attain this level, it requires more than 10 years of experience. Expert knowledge of the codebase is required.

Skills needed for Staff Engineer Ruby Developer

• Helps MongoDB
• Helps Redis
• Helps PostgreSQL
• Helps MySQL
• Helps Sphinx Search
• Helps SQL
• Helps Apache Cassandra
• Helps SQL Server
• Helps Elasticsearch
• Helps Ruby
• Helps RubyGems
• Helps Unit testing with Rspec
• Helps ERB/Haml
• Helps ActiveRecord
• Helps Configuration of a new app
• Helps Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Helps Rspec
• Helps API + JSON
• Helps Ignoring .git
• Helps Commits
• Helps Staging changes
• Helps History and diffs
• Helps Pushing and Pulling
• Helps Branches and Tags
• Helps Configuring git
• Helps Cloning
• Helps SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Helps OOP
• Helps MVC paradigm
• Helps CI
• Helps Heroku
• Helps Docker
• Helps Managing expectations
• Helps Feedback
• Helps Foreign language skills
• Helps Presentations
• Helps Market knowledge
• Helps Written communication
• Helps Verbal communication
• Helps Networking and building relationships
• Helps Personal development plan
• Helps Skill review
• Helps Self-management
• Helps Scope
• Helps Speaking at conferences and publications
• Helps Conflict resolution
• Helps Product impact
• Helps Product team
• Helps Self-Reliance
• Helps Decision-making in uncertain environment
• Helps Self-development
• Helps Argumentation
• Helps Knowledge sharing
• Helps Planning work
• Helps Hiring
• Helps Product knowledge

Senior Staff Engineer Ruby Developer

Has approximately 12+ years of experience. Senior Staff Engineers work closely with company leaders, contribute to tech strategy

Skills needed for Senior Staff Engineer Ruby Developer

• Helps Ignoring .git
• Helps Commits
• Helps Staging changes
• Helps History and diffs
• Helps Pushing and Pulling
• Helps Branches and Tags
• Helps Configuring git
• Helps Cloning
• Helps SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Helps OOP
• Helps MVC paradigm
• Helps MongoDB
• Helps Redis
• Helps PostgreSQL
• Helps MySQL
• Helps Sphinx Search
• Helps SQL
• Helps Apache Cassandra
• Helps SQL Server
• Helps Elasticsearch
• Helps Ruby
• Helps RubyGems
• Helps Unit testing with Rspec
• Helps ERB/Haml
• Helps ActiveRecord
• Helps Configuration of a new app
• Helps Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Helps Rspec
• Helps API + JSON
• Helps CI
• Helps Heroku
• Helps Docker
• Helps Self-management
• Helps Decision-making in uncertain environment
• Helps Written communication
• Helps Presentations
• Helps Knowledge sharing
• Helps Product impact
• Helps Scope
• Helps Self-Reliance
• Helps Verbal communication
• Helps Speaking at conferences and publications
• Helps Argumentation
• Helps Conflict resolution
• Helps Mentoring
• Helps Skill review
• Helps Product knowledge
• Helps Managing expectations
• Helps Self-development
• Helps Feedback
• Helps Team work
• Helps Personal development plan
• Helps Foreign language skills
• Helps Networking and building relationships
• Helps Planning work
• Helps Hiring
• Helps Market knowledge
• Helps Product team

Principal Architect Ruby Developer

The highest level for a technical career. With more than 14 Y of experience, they have a deep understanding of how the tech works

Skills needed for Principal Architect Ruby Developer

• Mentors Ignoring .git
• Mentors Commits
• Mentors Staging changes
• Mentors History and diffs
• Mentors Pushing and Pulling
• Helps Branches and Tags
• Mentors Configuring git
• Mentors Cloning
• Mentors SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Mentors OOP
• Mentors MVC paradigm
• Mentors Ruby
• Mentors RubyGems
• Mentors Unit testing with Rspec
• Mentors ERB/Haml
• Mentors ActiveRecord
• Mentors Configuration of a new app
• Mentors Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Mentors Rspec
• Mentors API + JSON
• Mentors MongoDB
• Mentors Redis
• Mentors PostgreSQL
• Mentors MySQL
• Mentors Sphinx Search
• Mentors SQL
• Mentors Apache Cassandra
• Mentors SQL Server
• Mentors Elasticsearch
• Mentors CI
• Mentors Heroku
• Mentors Docker
• Mentors Scope
• Mentors Self-management
• Mentors Foreign language skills
• Mentors Self-Reliance
• Mentors Managing expectations
• Mentors Written communication
• Mentors Speaking at conferences and publications
• Mentors Argumentation
• Mentors Networking and building relationships
• Mentors Planning work
• Mentors Skill review
• Mentors Decision-making in uncertain environment
• Mentors Feedback
• Mentors Mentoring
• Mentors Motivation
• Mentors Product impact
• Mentors Self-development
• Mentors Verbal communication
• Mentors Product knowledge
• Mentors Product team
• Mentors Presentations
• Mentors Team work
• Mentors Conflict resolution
• Mentors Knowledge sharing
• Mentors Organise team work
• Mentors Hiring
• Mentors Personal development plan
• Mentors Market knowledge

Manager career path for Ruby Developer

Tech Lead Ruby Developer

Has more than 7 years of experience. Rather than writing code, they take on the managerial responsibilities and provide sound tech

Skills needed for Tech Lead Ruby Developer

• Does CI
• Does Heroku
• Does Docker
• Helps Ignoring .git
• Helps Commits
• Helps Staging changes
• Helps History and diffs
• Helps Pushing and Pulling
• Helps Branches and Tags
• Helps Configuring git
• Helps Cloning
• Helps SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Helps OOP
• Helps MVC paradigm
• Helps MongoDB
• Helps Redis
• Helps PostgreSQL
• Helps MySQL
• Helps Sphinx Search
• Helps SQL
• Helps Apache Cassandra
• Helps SQL Server
• Helps Elasticsearch
• Helps Ruby
• Helps RubyGems
• Helps Unit testing with Rspec
• Helps ERB/Haml
• Helps ActiveRecord
• Helps Configuration of a new app
• Helps Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Helps Rspec
• Helps API + JSON

Engineering Manager Ruby Developer

Engineering lead manages a larger team. Tech leads report to the engineering lead on their team’s progress, setbacks, and other

Skills needed for Engineering Manager Ruby Developer

• Helps SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Helps OOP
• Helps MVC paradigm
• Helps Ruby
• Helps RubyGems
• Helps Unit testing with Rspec
• Helps ERB/Haml
• Helps ActiveRecord
• Helps Configuration of a new app
• Helps Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Helps Rspec
• Helps API + JSON
• Helps MongoDB
• Helps Redis
• Helps PostgreSQL
• Helps MySQL
• Helps Sphinx Search
• Helps SQL
• Helps Apache Cassandra
• Helps SQL Server
• Helps Elasticsearch
• Does Ignoring .git
• Does Commits
• Does Staging changes
• Does History and diffs
• Does Pushing and Pulling
• Does Branches and Tags
• Does Configuring git
• Does Cloning
• Helps CI
• Helps Heroku
• Helps Docker
• Does Product knowledge
• Does Personal development plan
• Does Product impact

Engineering Director Ruby Developer

Has 10+ years of experience and 5+ years of leading a team. Engineering director contributes to the technology R&D

Skills needed for Engineering Director Ruby Developer

• Helps Ruby
• Helps RubyGems
• Helps Unit testing with Rspec
• Helps ERB/Haml
• Helps ActiveRecord
• Helps Configuration of a new app
• Helps Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Helps Rspec
• Helps API + JSON
• Helps SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Helps OOP
• Helps MVC paradigm
• Mentors Ignoring .git
• Mentors Commits
• Mentors Staging changes
• Mentors History and diffs
• Mentors Pushing and Pulling
• Mentors Branches and Tags
• Mentors Configuring git
• Mentors Cloning
• Mentors MongoDB
• Mentors Redis
• Mentors PostgreSQL
• Mentors MySQL
• Mentors Sphinx Search
• Mentors SQL
• Mentors Apache Cassandra
• Mentors SQL Server
• Mentors Elasticsearch
• Helps CI
• Helps Heroku
• Helps Docker
• Helps Planning work
• Helps Team work
• Helps Argumentation
• Helps Skill review
• Helps Product impact
• Helps Market knowledge
• Helps Networking and building relationships
• Helps Product knowledge
• Helps Organise team work

VP of Engineering Ruby Developer

12+ years of experience in leading engineering teams. Works with the executive team. Spots and remove bottlenecks to achieve goals

Skills needed for VP of Engineering Ruby Developer

• Helps CI
• Helps Heroku
• Helps Docker
• Helps SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Helps OOP
• Helps MVC paradigm
• Helps Ruby
• Helps RubyGems
• Helps Unit testing with Rspec
• Helps ERB/Haml
• Helps ActiveRecord
• Helps Configuration of a new app
• Helps Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Helps Rspec
• Helps API + JSON
• Helps MongoDB
• Helps Redis
• Helps PostgreSQL
• Helps MySQL
• Helps Sphinx Search
• Helps SQL
• Helps Apache Cassandra
• Helps SQL Server
• Helps Elasticsearch
• Helps Ignoring .git
• Helps Commits
• Helps Staging changes
• Helps History and diffs
• Helps Pushing and Pulling
• Helps Branches and Tags
• Helps Configuring git
• Helps Cloning
• Helps Verbal communication
• Helps Speaking at conferences and publications
• Helps Knowledge sharing
• Helps Skill review
• Helps Product team
• Helps Self-Reliance
• Helps Written communication
• Helps Foreign language skills
• Helps Team work
• Helps Conflict resolution
• Helps Networking and building relationships
• Helps Motivation
• Helps Product impact
• Helps Market knowledge
• Helps Managing expectations
• Helps Feedback
• Helps Presentations
• Helps Argumentation
• Helps Planning work
• Helps Organise team work
• Helps Personal development plan
• Helps Scope
• Helps Self-management
• Helps Decision-making in uncertain environment
• Helps Self-development
• Helps Product knowledge

CTO Ruby Developer

Highest position for software engineers. The CTO is a part of the executive team. Position is critical for company.

Skills needed for CTO Ruby Developer

• Mentors Ruby
• Mentors RubyGems
• Mentors Unit testing with Rspec
• Mentors ERB/Haml
• Mentors ActiveRecord
• Mentors Configuration of a new app
• Mentors Basics of REST and HTTP protocol
• Mentors Rspec
• Mentors API + JSON
• Mentors Ignoring .git
• Mentors Commits
• Mentors Staging changes
• Mentors History and diffs
• Mentors Pushing and Pulling
• Mentors Branches and Tags
• Mentors Configuring git
• Mentors Cloning
• Mentors SOLID, YAGNI, KISS
• Mentors OOP
• Mentors MVC paradigm
• Mentors MongoDB
• Mentors Redis
• Mentors PostgreSQL
• Mentors MySQL
• Mentors Sphinx Search
• Mentors SQL
• Mentors Apache Cassandra
• Mentors SQL Server
• Mentors Elasticsearch
• Mentors CI
• Mentors Heroku
• Mentors Docker
• Mentors Self-Reliance
• Mentors Speaking at conferences and publications
• Mentors Scope
• Mentors Decision-making in uncertain environment
• Mentors Written communication
• Mentors Verbal communication
• Mentors Conflict resolution
• Mentors Networking and building relationships
• Mentors Product impact
• Mentors Market knowledge
• Mentors Planning work
• Mentors Motivation
• Mentors Organise team work
• Mentors Hiring
• Mentors Product knowledge
• Mentors Managing expectations
• Mentors Foreign language skills
• Mentors Team work
• Mentors Personal development plan
• Mentors Product team
• Mentors Self-management
• Mentors Self-development
• Mentors Feedback
• Mentors Presentations
• Mentors Argumentation
• Mentors Knowledge sharing
• Mentors Mentoring
• Mentors Skill review