Hiring software developers: Assessing the true seniority | The Dev is in the Details #2

The Dev is in the Details

► How to identify and nurture top software talent?

Join us as we tackle a pressing issue in the tech industry: the shift away from hiring oversold software developers with limited real skills. Discover how to find hidden gems—people who may not excel at self-presentation but have invaluable potential. Lukasz and Pedro also explore the necessity of skillset standardization for each role and the industry-wide challenges posed by its absence. Stay tuned for insights on reshaping hiring practices and embracing authentic talent in the dynamic realm of technology.

► In today’s episode:

• Software developers' hiring process, including common pitfalls and tips.
• The relationship between seniority and maturity.
• Assessing skill set fully and seeing through the presentation
• The importance of consistency and evaluating the professional journey
• Hard skills and soft skills required at different levels of seniority

► Decoding the timeline

00:00 | Seniority and Career Growth in Software
07:15 | Seniority Levels in Software Development
15:35 | Assessing Skills in Software Development
23:44 | Hiring and Interviewing Challenges and Pitfalls
31:22 | Evaluating Candidates' Expertise and Credibility
37:58 | Career Paths
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The Dev is in the Details is a podcast where we talk about technology, business and their impacts on the world around us.

Łukasz Łażewski 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukasz-lazewski-40562718/
Pedro Paranhos 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedroparanhos/
Write to us 👉 [e-mail]

Chapters

1. Seniority and Career Growth in Software (00:00:00)

2. Seniority Levels in Software Development (00:07:15)

3. Assessing Skills in Software Development (00:15:35)

4. Hiring and Interviewing Challenges and Pitfalls (00:23:44)

5. Evaluating Candidates' Expertise and Credibility (00:31:22)

6. Career Paths (00:37:58)