Automation index
How much of a Junior developer’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already do 31% of this job. What’s left takes judgment, team context, and reading what never shows up on the ticket.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Junior developer
31%↓
AI can already do 31% of this job.
#38 / 623
View rankingJunior developer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 48% | +6.2 |
Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Develop Web sites.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 30% | 28% | +8.4 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- write code
- programming
- software development
- coding
- debug code
- computer programming
- decentralized application frameworks
- blockchain openness
- software components libraries
- ICT debugging tools
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1251.00· ESCO/ISCO 2512
IS WORK OVER?
Agile coach
24%
#257 / 623
View rankingAgile coach
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Boards, metrics and the cadence design.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The real retro and the elephant in the room.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Train, unblock and the manager who will not let go.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Scale, dependencies and fake agile.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Conflict, power and not selling extra frameworks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they stop faking it, and not inflating velocity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- retros
- agile cadence
- unblock teams
- flow metrics
- fake agile
- agile training
- dependencies
- velocity
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1111.00· ESCO/ISCO 2421