Competency Model of Software Developer in Thailand : A Qualitative Exploration

This research study aims to investigate the competency model of software developers in Thailand using the qualitative research methodology. The findings reveal the following: 1) There are two career paths for software developers, namely as entrepreneurs and as employeesin various organizations, whose career development could lead to positions of executives or experts; 2) There are four competency clusters for software developers, namely Core Competency, Technical Competency, Business Competency and Teamwork Competency; 3) The assessment criteria set by workplaces for software developers are three dimensional incorporating software developers' performance, teamwork behavior, and learning and self-development; and 4) The main method for software developers' self-development is self-learning based on hands-on practices and supported by training, knowledge management and mentoring.