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Our career map helps you take charge of your professional growth. With 10 growth levels, from L1 to L10, each step features clear milestones to support your development.

Our career map helps you take charge of your professional growth. With 10 growth levels, from L1 to L10, each step features clear milestones to support your development. Open the document as a table ↗

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IC-1

Frontend Engineering Intern

Experience

Entry-level. No production experience, just starting in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Learns and applies core frontend concepts. Supports the team with small, supervised tasks.

Skills

HTML/CSS: Understands basic HTML tags, inline styles, box model
JavaScript: Writes basic ES6+ syntax: variables, functions, loops
Version Control: Can clone a repo, make commits, push to GitHub
Theory: Has a general idea of what a browser does and how the web works
Soft Skills: Accepts feedback, communicates openly, eager to learn
Mindset & Autonomy: Curious, self-driven, follows instructions carefully
Emotional Management: Shows resilience when facing challenges

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IC-2

Junior Frontend Engineer

Experience

6 months – 1.5 years of experience in frontend. Completed internship or contributed to real projects.

Area of Responsibility

Implements basic features and fixes bugs. Understands project structure and uses team tools.

Skills

HTML/CSS: Uses semantic HTML, applies CSS with preprocessors (e.g., Sass)
JavaScript: Writes ES6+ code, works with DOM, simple data structures
Frameworks: Starts using Vue.js or React (JSX, props, components)
Version Control: Uses branches, resolves conflicts, submits pull requests
Coding Practices: Begins using DRY and KISS principles, names variables clearly
Testing: Writes basic unit tests or snapshot tests
Soft Skills: Participates in standups, receives and gives constructive feedback
Mindset: Practices critical thinking, solves simple UI problems independently
Autonomy: Tracks own tasks, flags blockers early
Emotional Management: Handles feedback calmly, adapts to change

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IC-3

Middle I – Frontend Engineer

Experience

2+ years of professional frontend experience. Confident in delivering full features independently.

Area of Responsibility

Owns feature implementation end-to-end. Participates in reviews and actively improves code quality.

Skills

HTML/CSS: Creates accessible, responsive layouts using grid/flexbox
JavaScript: Understands asynchronous behavior, uses fetch, map/filter/reduce
Frameworks: Works comfortably with Vue.js (props, slots, lifecycle) or React (hooks, state, routing)
UI Libraries: Integrates component libraries (Vuetify, AntD, etc.)
Infrastructure: Works with build tools (Webpack, Vite), uses linters
Code Review: Reviews peers’ PRs, explains reasoning
Git: Manages rebase/merge flow, cherry-picks, tags
Testing: Writes tests with libraries like Jest or Testing Library
CI/CD: Understands build pipeline logic, can configure simple steps
Soft Skills: Collaborates with designers/devs, defends solutions with reasoning
Mindset: Practices systemic thinking, avoids overengineering
Autonomy: Manages estimates, breaks down tasks
Emotional Intelligence: Supports teammates, gives thoughtful feedback

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IC-4

Middle II – Frontend Engineer

Experience

3+ years of experience. Handles complex features, mentors juniors, and supports system improvements.

Area of Responsibility

Leads medium-complexity features, improves performance and accessibility, supports platform stability.

Skills

JavaScript: Mastery of core concepts, deeply understands closures, context, event loop
Frameworks: Implements meta-frameworks (Nuxt, Next) and SSR basics
UI & Styling: Builds design system components, applies BEM or CSS-in-JS
Backend Integration: Works with REST or GraphQL APIs, handles errors gracefully
Architecture: Suggests improvements to project structure, file hierarchy
Optimization: Implements lazy loading, improves Core Web Vitals, handles SEO basics
Testing: Writes integration tests, contributes to testing strategy
CI/CD: Improves pipeline steps, reviews deployment config
Mentorship: Supports juniors with code reviews and pair programming
Communication: Clarifies scope with PMs, explains tech limitations to non-devs
Soft Skills: Proactively offers improvements and collaborates cross-functionally
Mindset & Autonomy: Acts as a safe pair of hands, owns delivery
Emotional Management: Balances feedback with mentoring, handles ambiguity

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IC-5

Senior I – Frontend Engineer

Experience

4+ years of frontend development experience. Trusted with complex tasks and team support.

Area of Responsibility

Designs and delivers large features. Leads discussions, mentors peers, improves architectural consistency.

Skills

Architecture & Patterns: Applies MVVM, clean architecture, understands boundaries between layers
JavaScript & Frameworks: Deep expertise in core JS, Vue/React internals, manages component state and performance
TypeScript: Uses types, generics, interfaces to improve code quality
UI/UX: Refactors and enforces consistency across design system components
Security: Prevents XSS, understands CORS, input validation
Optimization: Improves load times, bundles, SEO performance
Testing: Maintains coverage, sets testing strategy (unit, integration, e2e)
Infrastructure: Manages Webpack/Vite configs, improves build time
CI/CD: Builds and maintains pipeline steps, supports rollback scenarios
Mentoring: Gives structured feedback, leads pair sessions and onboarding
Soft Skills: Handles conflict in reviews, leads discussions constructively
Mindset & Autonomy: Proactively identifies issues before they escalate
Emotional Intelligence: Remains calm under pressure, mentors through uncertainty

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IC-6

Senior II – Frontend Engineer

Experience

Recognized as an expert in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Driving project quality, ensuring best practices, leading codebase improvements.

Skills

Framework Mastery: Fluent in Vue, React, Angular, or Svelte at deep level
Architecture: Proposes scalable solutions across projects, designs abstractions
Typescript & Tooling: Improves typing strategy across codebase
Testing & Automation: Establishes test coverage KPIs, introduces advanced mocking
Performance: Audits app performance, introduces metrics (e.g., CLS, TBT)
Server-Side Work: Knows how SSR works, configures build for SEO and speed
Cross-Team Work: Aligns standards across teams, runs architecture syncs
Mentorship: Grows other senior engineers and identifies capability gaps
Tech Processes: Improves code review process, release flow, documentation practices
Communication: Facilitates alignment between tech and product/design
Systemic Thinking: Builds scalable conventions, avoids short-term fixes
Resilience & Adaptability: Supports teams through platform changes and uncertainty

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IC-7

Principal Frontend Engineer

Experience

Strategic leader in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Shaping the technical direction, mentoring senior engineers, overseeing large projects.

Skills

Strategic Planning: Designs and evolves long-term frontend roadmap
Architecture: Owns macro architecture, system boundaries, and cross-cutting concerns
Innovation: Introduces tech evolution (framework migrations, design system rewrites)
Stakeholder Communication: Aligns product, design, and leadership on technical priorities
Tech Vision: Advocates for performance, accessibility, and quality standards
Cross-Team Enablement: Builds shared libraries, tooling, documentation
Mentorship: Supports tech leads and seniors across multiple squads
Decision-Making: Balances cost, risk, speed, and scalability
Problem Solving: Handles ambiguity, reduces complexity across systems

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IC-8

Frontend Tech Lead

Experience

Experienced frontend engineer with proven delivery leadership and architectural responsibility.

Area of Responsibility

Technical leadership, architecture design, and ensuring project alignment with company goals.

Skills

Leadership: Plans and prioritizes delivery across multiple engineers
Architecture Ownership: Leads technical scoping and design for features
Code Quality: Enforces standards, ensures maintainability and testing
Infrastructure: Oversees frontend build, deploy, and monitoring setup
Team Support: Facilitates sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives
Stakeholder Management: Aligns with PMs, designers, backend leads
Mentorship & Hiring: Grows engineers, participates in interviews, supports onboarding
Balance: Aligns technical choices with delivery timelines and product strategy
Crisis Navigation: Handles escalations, mitigates risks, and ensures release stability

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IC-1

Trainee

Experience

Entry-level, little to no prior professional experience in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Learning and applying basic frontend concepts, writing simple components under supervision.

Skills

HTML/CSS: Understanding and using basic HTML elements and CSS styles.
JavaScript: Familiarity with basic JavaScript (ES6+) concepts.
Git: Basic version control operations, understanding of repositories.
Soft Skills: Effective communication, openness to feedback, willingness to learn and improve.

IC-2

Junior

Experience

More then 1 year of experience in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Developing small features, fixing bugs, and understanding project architecture.

Skills

HTML/CSS: Proficient in semantic HTML and CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass).
JavaScript: Knowledge of ES6+, basic use of libraries like Vue.js or React.
Version Control: Confident use of Git, contributing to code reviews.
Soft Skills: Basic teamwork and communication, handling constructive criticism.

IC-3

Middle I

Experience

More then 2 years of solid frontend experience.

Area of Responsibility

Developing features independently, improving existing components, participating in code reviews.

Skills

JavaScript & Frameworks: Deep knowledge of ES6+, Vue.js ecosystem, understanding UI component libraries.
Coding Practices: Writing clean and maintainable code, understanding coding patterns and principles.
Infrastructure: Familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Babel) and CI/CD pipelines.
Soft Skills: Working well in a team, basic problem-solving and critical thinking.

IC-4

Middle II

Experience

More then 3 years of experience in frontend, capable of handling complex tasks.

Area of Responsibility

Leading feature implementation, optimizing performance, and mentoring juniors.

Skills

Advanced JavaScript: Mastery of core concepts, meta-frameworks, and server-side rendering (SSR).
Testing: Writing unit tests and understanding end-to-end testing frameworks.
Optimization: Improving load times, optimizing SEO, and handling responsive design challenges.
Soft Skills: Effective collaboration, taking initiative, and providing constructive feedback.

IC-5

Senior I

Experience

More then 4 years of frontend development experience.

Area of Responsibility

Designing and implementing complex systems, contributing to architectural decisions.

Skills

Architecture & Patterns: Understanding design patterns, OOP, and functional programming.
Security: Awareness of common vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them.
Performance Tuning: Deep understanding of browser performance and optimization.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, mentoring, and conflict resolution skills.

IC-6

Senior II

Experience

Recognized as an expert in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Driving project quality, ensuring best practices, leading codebase improvements.

Skills

Frontend Mastery: Proficient in multiple frameworks (Vue.js, React, Angular), full understanding of TypeScript.
Code Review & Testing: Leading code reviews, implementing automated testing strategies.
CI/CD & Infrastructure: Advanced setup and maintenance of continuous integration and delivery.
Soft Skills: Strategic thinking, decision-making, and adaptability to change.

IC-7

Principal

Experience

Strategic leader in frontend development.

Area of Responsibility

Shaping the technical direction, mentoring senior engineers, overseeing large projects.

Skills

Strategic Planning: Defining and implementing frontend strategies, architectural design.
Innovation: Proposing innovative solutions, optimizing frameworks and libraries.
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively interacting with product owners and management.
Soft Skills: High-level collaboration, influencing team direction, handling complex challenges.

IC-8

Tech Lead

Experience

Extensive experience in leading frontend projects and teams.

Area of Responsibility

Technical leadership, architecture design, and ensuring project alignment with company goals.

Skills

Technology Leadership: Guiding the team on technical implementations, making strategic tech decisions.
Code Quality: Establishing and maintaining coding standards, enforcing best practices.
CI/CD & DevOps: Expertise in infrastructure, server configuration, and deployment strategies.
Soft Skills: Effective delegation, inspiring and motivating the team, strategic decision-making.

M-7

Frontend Team Lead

Experience

Senior-level experience with a focus on leadership and team management.

Area of Responsibility

Managing the frontend team, ensuring project delivery, and aligning with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management: Plans sprints, tracks delivery, removes blockers
Team Development: Mentors engineers, gives regular feedback, runs 1:1s
Code Quality: Oversees code reviews, promotes consistency and testing
Stakeholder Communication: Aligns with Product, Design, and other teams
Soft Skills: Resolves team conflicts, builds psychological safety
Decision-Making: Owns delivery decisions, clarifies trade-offs
Processes: Organizes retrospectives, improves estimation and planning
Hiring: Participates in hiring pipeline and onboarding of new team members

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M-8

Engineering Manager – Frontend

Experience

Experienced people and delivery manager. Oversees one or more frontend teams and connects execution with company goals.

Area of Responsibility

Managing several frontend teams or a key business unit. Translating the overall frontend strategy into actionable plans across groups, ensuring alignment with company goals.

Skills

Cross-Team Leadership: Coordinates multiple squads or initiatives
Process Scaling: Improves workflows, automation, and standards across teams
Mentorship & Growth: Develops TLs and seniors, drives learning culture
Strategic Execution: Translates roadmap into actionable team plans
Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborates with other stream leads (Backend, Mobile, Design)
Team Health: Builds sustainable pace, manages burnout risks
Hiring & Structure: Leads team planning, staffing, and reorganization
Technical Awareness: Understands system architecture and constraints

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M-9

Head of Frontend

Experience

Extensive experience in both frontend development and leadership.

Area of Responsibility

Overseeing the entire frontend department, defining the vision, and driving strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Leadership: Defines vision, goals, and long-term plans
Process Improvement: Builds scalable, sustainable engineering processes
Architecture Ownership: Oversees platform-wide frontend architecture and tech direction
Executive Communication: Reports on frontend progress, risks, and initiatives
Hiring & Development: Builds strong leadership pipeline, drives talent development
Change Management: Leads platform transitions, process shifts, and cultural evolution
Cross-Functional Influence: Connects engineering with business, product, and design
Innovation: Champions technology innovation aligned with company goals

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M-8

Team Lead

Experience

Senior-level experience with a focus on leadership and team management.

Area of Responsibility

Managing the frontend team, ensuring project delivery, and aligning with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management: Planning and coordinating tasks, prioritizing work for team members.
Team Development: Mentoring and coaching, organizing training sessions for skills enhancement.
Communication: Handling stakeholder expectations, managing team dynamics.
Leadership Skills: Decision-making, conflict resolution, and fostering a collaborative environment.

M-9

Head of Frontend

Experience

Extensive experience in both frontend development and leadership.

Area of Responsibility

Overseeing the entire frontend department, defining the vision, and driving strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Leadership: Setting goals, driving innovation, and overseeing large-scale projects.
Process Improvement: Developing and implementing processes to improve team efficiency.
Hiring & Development: Building and growing the team, managing recruitment, and team development.
Executive Communication: Reporting to top management, presenting the department’s achievements and plans.

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