* Understands that people > software.
* Able to take on any piece of the software stack and know where to begin.
* Can self-manage and prioritize on projects without oversight and guidance.
* Mastery of at least a few technologies, and at least familiar with the other options out there.
* Is aware of what they don't know, and is honest with themselves and others about their knowledge.
* Knows how to look for solutions on their own, and sticks with it when things get touch, but also knows when to ask for help.
* Can be given hard (unknown-unknown) tasks to figure out on their own.
* Doesn't stop when something "just works", keeps pushing until they comprehend the solution.
* Actively seeks feedback and the opinions of others.
* Able to speak with public officials & partners confidently about our topic areas.
* Comfortable with leadership on projects and engagement with the community.  Speaks up with ideas during discussions.
* Is able to work with teams outside of the company - contributing to open source projects, committees, etc.
* Actively helps more junior developers.
* Understands how to delegate.
* Shows a mastery of software development in all of its lifecycle: architecture, planning, testing, development, deployment, security, refactoring.
* Understand the needs of the business as well as the technical needs - balancing deadlines, budgets, resources.  Comfortable pushing back on unreasonable requirements.
* Constantly seeking to expand their skillset and learn new things.  Stays current on technology without prompting.
* However, is *not* simply a trend follower.  Conservative in technology choices.  Stable, maintained solutions over trendy tech.
* Knows how to pick the best off-the-shelf solution, and when it makes sense to write their own.
* Is not beholden to tools, instead looks to methodology.
* Approaches any problem from the 10,000 foot view, but able to see specific details clearly and plan for them.
* Ships code regularly.