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Deployment DEPL

Transitioning software from development to live usage, managing risks and ensuring it works as intended.

Revision notes

Updates for SFIA 9

  • This is a new skill introduced in SFIA 9.
  • Theme(s) influencing the updates for this new skill: Application of SFIA skills for cloud-based working.
  • Previous SFIA assessments or skills mapping of other SFIA skills may be impacted by this new skill. See also Release management

Guidance notes

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

  • moving new or changed components to testing, staging and live environments
  • managing deployments using suitable approaches, such as phased rollouts or continuous delivery
  • maintaining secure locations for components awaiting deployment 
  • using deployment tools and techniques to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments, supporting governance, audit and change management
  • monitoring and troubleshooting deployment processes
  • rolling back deployments in case of issues or failures
  • ensuring the availability, performance and security of deployed components
  • collaborating with release management and other teams 
  • considering supplier-controlled deployments and their impact on the organisation's environment.

Understanding the responsibility levels of this skill

Where lower levels are not defined...
  • Specific tasks and responsibilities are not defined because the skill requires a higher level of autonomy, influence, and complexity in decision-making than is typically expected at these levels. You can use the essence statements to understand the generic responsibilities associated with these levels.
Where higher levels are not defined...
  • Responsibilities and accountabilities are not defined because these higher levels involve strategic leadership and broader organisational influence that goes beyond the scope of this specific skill. See the essence statements.

Developing skills and demonstrating responsibilities related to this skill

The defined levels show the incremental progression in skills and responsibilities.

Where lower levels are not defined...

You can develop your knowledge and support others who do have responsibility in this area by:

  • Learning key concepts and principles related to this skill and its impact on your role
  • Performing related skills (see the related SFIA skills)
  • Supporting others who are performing higher level tasks and activities
Where higher levels are not defined...
  • You can progress by developing related skills which are better suited to higher levels of organisational leadership.

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Levels of responsibility for this skill

2 3 4 5 6

Deployment: Level 2

Level 2 - Assist: Essence of the level: Provides assistance to others, works under routine supervision, and uses their discretion to address routine problems. Actively learns through training and on-the-job experiences.

Assists in deploying software releases and updates under routine supervision.

Executes defined deployment processes and procedures using deployment tools and techniques.

Monitors deployed applications and reports issues. Assists in rolling back deployments when necessary.

Deployment: Level 3

Level 3 - Apply: Essence of the level: Performs varied tasks, sometimes complex and non-routine, using standard methods and procedures. Works under general direction, exercises discretion, and manages own work within deadlines. Proactively enhances skills and impact in the workplace.

Deploys software releases and updates to production environments.

Uses deployment tools and techniques to ensure consistent deployments. Monitors and troubleshoots deployment processes.

Performs rollbacks of deployments in case of issues or failures.

Collaborates with release management and operations teams.

Deployment: Level 4

Level 4 - Enable: Essence of the level: Performs diverse complex activities, supports and guides others, delegates tasks when appropriate, works autonomously under general direction, and contributes expertise to deliver team objectives.

Plans and executes deployments of complex software releases and updates.

Manages continuous deployment using automation tools and techniques. Develops and maintains deployment processes, procedures and scripts.

Monitors and optimises deployment processes for efficiency and reliability. Ensures the availability, performance and security of deployed applications.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams.

Deployment: Level 5

Level 5 - Ensure, advise: Essence of the level: Provides authoritative guidance in their field and works under broad direction. Accountable for delivering significant work outcomes, from analysis through execution to evaluation.

Designs and implements deployment approaches, processes and automation tools for the organisation.

Oversees the deployment of critical and large-scale software. Ensures deployment processes align with organisational standards and recommended practices.

Continuously improves deployment processes and automation capabilities.

Defines monitoring and alert strategies for deployed applications.

Deployment: Level 6

Level 6 - Initiate, influence: Essence of the level: Has significant organisational influence, makes high-level decisions, shapes policies, demonstrates leadership, promotes organisational collaboration, and accepts accountability in key areas.

Defines organisational deployment strategies, policies and standards.

Aligns deployment practices with overall operations and service delivery goals.

Ensures the availability of resources and tools for effective deployment.

Drives the adoption of new deployment techniques and technologies. Collaborates with senior stakeholders to ensure deployments meet business strategies and objectives.

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