How to Become a Lead Developer?
Are you thinking of becoming a Lead Developer or already started your career and planning the next step? Learn how to become a Lead Developer, what skills you need to succeed, how to advance your career and get promoted, and what levels of pay to expect at each step on your career path. Explore new Lead Developer job openings and options for career transitions into related roles.
Lead Developer Career Path
Lead Software Developer
Alias: Software Developer IV, Team Lead Software Developer
5 - 7Years of Experience
€72K - €95K /yrAvg. Annual Salary
Principal Software Developer
Alias: Senior Team Lead Software Developer, Software Developer V...(3)
8+Years of Experience
€81K - €108K /yrAvg. Annual Salary
Senior Principal Software Developer
8+Years of Experience
€79K - €111K /yrAvg. Annual Salary
Salary Trajectory
Lead Developer Career Path
Summer Intern Software Developer
Assistant Manager of Software Development
Software Developer II
Software Developer Manager
Mid-level Software Developer
Lead Software Developer
Senior Manager of Software Development
Principal Software Developer
Senior Principal Software Developer
Associate Director of Software Development
Director of Software Development
Senior Director of Software Development
Vice President of Software Development
Senior Vice President of Software Development
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