What Do I Include In A Software Engineer Review

A software engineer review should include several important components to ensure that both the manager and the engineer benefit. To start, technical skills are essential to evaluate in any software engineer review. This includes assessing their knowledge of programming languages, computing platforms, coding standards, databases or other development tools.

But here’s the thing: top-tier technical skills mean little without collaboration, communication, and delivery. In fast-moving agencies, engineers must translate business goals into code that ships—on time and without surprises. That’s why reviews should also weigh factors like responsiveness to feedback, problem-solving under pressure, and their ability to work cross-functionally with designers, PMs, and clients.

Don’t stop at what they build—look at how they think. Are they anticipating edge cases? Are they advocating for scalable, future-proof solutions? These insights separate a good engineer from a great one.

At fjorge, where we build custom web and software solutions for complex businesses, we’ve learned this: the most valuable engineers aren’t just coders—they’re partners in digital growth. Your review should reflect that.

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