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Responses range from people with 0 to 30+ YOE in the industry and wanted to share this with the community!

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Abstract Summary

I saw this posted a few times last year in 2024 and decided this could be a good topic to cover since it's hiring season and I'm sure not only does this get asked by employers, but others are truly curious about opinions here from people in the industry.

📊 By the Numbers

• 85% emphasize technical competency beyond just coding
• 72% mention soft skills as a critical differentiator
• 65% highlight the importance of business domain knowledge
• 58% stress continuous learning and adaptability
• 45% focus on documentation and communication quality

🧠 Technical Mindset (78% of responses)

• Problem-solving over pure coding ability
• Strategic approach to test architecture
• Strong debugging and root cause analysis
• Understanding of full technology stack
• Ability to automate efficiently

🤝 Professional Attributes (72% of responses)

• Clear communication across technical levels
• Proactive engagement with stakeholders