Software Development Skills Assessments

A Angular Developer must possess the following skills, good fundamental knowledge of JavaScript, knowledge of how to interact with APIs, TypeScript and understand how the Angular framework operates at a high level. Specifically, in the Vervoe skill assessment the following skills are looked at it in detail is the candidate’s ability to write code in Angular and their communication skills when speaking to their colleagues about the benefits of using Angular over other frameworks.

An AWS Cloud Engineer needs a wide range of skills to be successful, they need to have a wide knowledge of the main services that AWS provides and how to use them. This technical knowledge will need to be paired with good communication skills and critical so that they can relay their solutions and information to the relevant stakeholders. Specifically, in the Vervoe skill assessment, the following skills are looked at it in detail, broad knowledge of different AWS products and how to use them, and communication with various internal stakeholders of these services.

A Ruby on Rails Developer needs a very good understanding of both Ruby + Ruby on Rails, programming languages like JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, Database knowledge, APIs, OOP, and Git. Specifically, in the Vervoe skill assessment, the following skills are looked at it in detail is their ability to write and understand different pieces of code written in Ruby on Rails and their communication skills when speaking to non-technical colleagues.

A DevOps Engineer must have excellent knowledge of programming, be able to communicate with a range of stakeholders, and have the customer/consumer in mind when designing and developing pipelines. Specifically, in the Vervoe skill assessment, the following skills are looked at it in detail, customer experience in relation to developers they assist, applications of DevOps, and communication with stakeholders.

A PHP Developer will not only need to be proficient in PHP but also other languages like JavaScript, HTML, SQL and CSS. Furthermore, they will also need to know OOP and SOLID principles as this ensures great software design. As for soft skills, communication is key as they will be interacting with different stakeholders on a regular basis. Specifically, in the Vervoe skill assessment the following skills are looked at it in detail, writing pieces of code + general knowledge of PHP and project management.

Data Scientists must be great communicators with a high level of programming expertise. They must have strong skills in manipulating and interpreting data. Data scientists need to be proactive and good learners, so they can stay on top of evolving technologies. Specifically, in the Vervoe skill assessment, the following skills are looked at it in detail, python coding ability, machine learning, the skill level of using TensorFlow, and their communication skills.

A Data Analyst should be proficient in maths but, most importantly, demonstrate a strong business sense. Through this combination, they can drive change to the business based on pieces of information they derive from data. Specifically, in the Vervoe skill assessment, the following skills are looked at in detail, critical thinking, use of data models in different situations, and data classification for the different problem sets.

A SQL Developer must be highly proficient in writing SQL statements. This must also be paired with their knowledge of database security ensuring the data is not tampered with by the wrong person. Specifically, in the Vervoe skill assessment, the following skills are looked at it in detail, their ability to write different efficient and reusable SQL queries, their knowledge of databases, and their problem-solving skills.

For a React Developer to be successful in their role they must have a fundamental knowledge of a handful of languages such as, HTML, CSS, Git, Node and JavaScript. They will also need the skills to create applications which work on all the different types of web-capable devices that the application would appear on. These hard skills will need to be bundled with a great desire for problem solving as they will run into many hurdles and will be expected to find solutions which address their problems. Specifically, in the Vervoe skill assessment the following skills are looked at it in detail, React general knowledge, JavaScript coding skills, front-end knowledge and communication to stakeholders.