Find your place in the Dev.Pro Universe
Imagine you just walked into our (virtual) office — how would you fit in? This quiz it’s your backstage pass to see what we do, how we do it, and whether you’d enjoy the ride.
🧩 Meet our specialists in realistic scenarios that showcase our day-to-day decision-making
🛠️ A behind-the-scenes look at how we work
🌎 A chance to see if our work style and projects align with your interests
This isn’t about right or wrong answers — it’s just a fun way to get to know each other. 
No need to overthink — just click, explore, and have fun!
Alex
Alex is an operations-driven executive in the restaurant tech space. She expects her partners to not just deliver features but understand the day-to-day dynamics of her business.
Case Description
Structured Knowledge Transfer with the Client
Dev.Pro is launching a knowledge transfer program with Alex’s company. They’ll conduct focused workshops and process walkthroughs with client experts, preparing specific questions beforehand to ensure efficient, respectful learning. This collaborative approach will give Dev.Pro first-hand operational insights, positioning them as committed learners.
Explanation
Not the Dev.Pro way
This approach offers accurate, real-world insights directly from client experts, strengthening the working relationship. However, it relies heavily on client availability and places the primary education burden on Alex’s team.
Build In-House Experience
Dev.Pro is proactive, building an in-office “coffee point” sandbox to simulate a restaurant. This allows the team to independently process orders, manage payments, and mimic daily service, gaining first-hand operational experience. This initiative helps them understand pain points and workflows, enabling smarter decisions and more meaningful discussions with Alex, without increasing her workload.
Explanation
The Dev.Pro way
This hands-on approach demonstrates Dev.Pro’s proactive ownership and curiosity, yielding deeper insights into daily challenges and hidden nuances. This enables them to bring valuable, experience-based ideas back to Alex, strengthening the partnership and leading to smarter solutions.
Katya
Katya is a project manager known for direct feedback and high standards. She seems tough, but she's really a dedicated mentor.
Case Description
Katya’s previously strong team member is suddenly underperforming: inconsistent code, missed deadlines, and disengagement. What’s Katya’s next step?
Diagnose the Problem
Katya sets up an extra 1:1 meeting, separate from their usual check-in, to find out what’s causing the sudden performance drop and identify any blockers or issues.
📅 Meeting Invite: 1:1 – Sync on Current Challenges
Duration: 30 minutes
Agenda:
- Progress blockers
- Goals clarification
- Next steps
👉 Hey,
I’ve noticed some recent performance issues. Let’s check in and walk through what’s been happening so we can agree on how we’ll move forward.
See you,
Katya
Explanation
The Dev.Pro way
At Dev.Pro, we solve problems at the source. PMs first understand the situation, then address core issues like misalignment or unclear priorities, leading to sustainable improvements and reinforcing our problem-solving culture. People Partners are also there to help.
Clarify Expectations
Katya schedules a meeting to clearly outline performance issues and expected improvements. She’ll listen to the specialist’s side, but her main goal is to reset standards.
📅 Meeting Invite: 1:1 – Performance & Priorities
Duration: 30 minutes
Agenda:
- Performance concerns
- Role expectations
- Improvement goals
👉 Hey,
I want to sync on some recent performance concerns — deadlines and code quality haven’t been where they need to be. Let’s go over what’s expected in your role.
See you,
Katya
Explanation
Not the Dev.Pro way
While directly addressing expectations can be effective, especially for experienced specialists or those who’ve received prior feedback, sudden performance drops require a different approach. At Dev.Pro, we prioritize understanding the root cause before taking action.
Leo
Meet Leo, a career strategist with a psychology background who helps Dev.Pro team members grow, lead, and shape their careers.
Case Description
A Senior QA Specialist approaches Leo with a career development question: “I want to understand where to develop — should I focus on leadership and management or deepen my expertise as a principal specialist? I want to see my career opportunities within the company.”
Charting a Career Path in QA
Leo met with the Senior QA Specialist to discuss their career path. They explored the specialist’s motivations, experiences, and aspirations, then analyzed the skills needed for leadership versus technical specialization. To help the specialist test both paths, they outlined short-term actions like shadowing a team lead, mentoring junior colleagues, or owning a technical initiative.
Explanation
Not the Dev.Pro way
Self-reflection and small-scale exploration can provide valuable insights and clarity before making a long-term decision, but without broader business context, career decisions might lack alignment with company opportunities.
Collaborative Career Plan
After discussing with the Senior QA Specialist, Leo brought in the Head of QA Community and the QA Specialist’s manager. Together, they aligned business needs with the specialist’s interests and potential, creating a structured 6+ month career development plan. This plan outlines new opportunities, necessary support, and clear success metrics.
Explanation
The Dev.Pro way
At Dev.Pro, we champion meaningful growth and effective problem-solving. We align individual career goals with company needs, ensuring career development is strategic and sustainable, benefiting both the employee and the organization.
Miguel
Miguel, a seasoned developer from Brazil, values structure and stability. After past chaos, he appreciates Dev.Pro’s organized processes, balancing productivity and
family life.
Case Description
Miguel wants to work from the Netherlands for a month with his family. He needs to know how to talk to his manager about it and what problems he might face.
Stability First
Miguel’s manager suggests planning extended remote work in advance for smoother team and client coordination. While it requires multiple approvals, this process maintains stability, minimizes disruptions, and ensures seamless project execution for all.
Explanation
Not the Dev.Pro way
This approach prioritizes long-term planning and predictability, ensuring that project timelines and team workflows remain unaffected. While structured, it may feel inflexible for situations that arise on shorter notice.
Process-Driven Flexibility
Miguel keeps his People Partner and manager informed about his plans, ensuring his availability aligns with team needs. Although no formal approval is needed, discussing potential time zone challenges and workload distribution helps prevent disruptions. This allows flexibility while maintaining team efficiency through careful coordination.
Explanation
The Dev.Pro Way
At Dev.Pro, we trust specialists with their work-life balance, emphasizing effective communication. While no formal approvals are needed, keeping stakeholders informed ensures smooth collaboration, supporting autonomy and responsibility while maintaining team alignment.
Mark
Mark is a Dev.Pro University learning specialist who builds sustainable solutions, not just quick fixes. He learns continuously and helps others grow.
Case Description
Working at Dev.Pro is all about cross-cultural communication. Your technical English is solid, but you find yourself struggling a bit during daily standups. So you reach out to Mark for help. What would be his next move?Â
Individualized Learning Plan
Mark recommends individual or group lessons with a teacher and suggests to set up a call to discuss contractor’s needs in details.
Hello!
Here are a few options that might help with your English skills:
- Individual lessons with a native-speaking teacher
- Small group sessions with other learners
Would you be available for a brief call so we can discuss your specific needs in more detail? This would help us find the best option for you.
Please let me know when you might have time for a quick conversation.
Thank you,
Mark
Explanation
The Dev.Pro way
Personalized engagement and real-time feedback can help to reach the goal faster. A dynamic interaction and customized guidance is essential to build true confidence for your daily meetings. And our DPU specialist wants to offer what works best for you.
Project-Specific English Course
Mark suggests using Dev.Pro‘s own Learning Management System (LMS), which features a specialized course called ‘English for daily meetings’. This company-specific course includes vocabulary relevant to your projects.
Hi!
Seems like the English for Daily Meetings: Sprint 2 course would suit your needs perfectly. Please log in to your LMS platform to start. Let me know if you need anything else!
Explanation
Not the Dev.Pro way
A standardized course like “English for daily meetings” on Dev.Pro’s LMS can be supportive, but it can’t adapt to individual challenges or offer real-time pronunciation feedback, which is often crucial for daily meeting skills.
Ilnah
Ilnah, a recruitment specialist with a technical background, values structure but puts people before process.
Case Description
The recruiter got in touch with you just as you were looking for new jobs and opportunities. But it turns out that, despite your expertise and experience, there are no projects that would suit you at the moment. How do you think our recruiter will respond?
Simple and clear
IlnahĘĽll manage the process in a way that ensures you stay in touch and are aware of any updates.
Subj: Your Dev.Pro opportunities – Interview process
Hello!
We are sorry, but there is no current position or project that is relevant to your expertise and experience at this time.
But, of course, we’ll be happy to keep in touch!
- I will support you along the way and get back to you if there are any opportunities available for you!
- You can keep track of open vacancies on our Career website
We hope to work fruitfully together in the future!
Best regards,
Ilnah
Explanation
Not the Dev.Pro Way
While this approach is more understandable and familiar, and allows them to stay in touch with you, it is very unreliable.
Comprehensive approach
Ilnah plans to use a more complex interview system to reduce time spent on interviews and to optimise future hiring.
Subj: Dev.Pro: Interview process for your future opportunities
Hello!
We’re sorry, but there are currently no opportunities that match your experience. But it is important for both of us to take care of future cooperation even now!
To make the process easier for you in advance, we’re offering the recorded interviews that will be kept in our Talent Pool for 6 month.
Important: All interview processes comply with data protection laws, securely stored and automatically deleted 177 days after the interview.
Let me know if you’re ready to proceed with this and feel free to reach out with any questions!
Best regards,
Ilnah
Explanation
The Dev.Pro way
Interviews for the Talent Pool, our database, allow you to get to know each other better, to demonstrate your expertise in advance, so that when a vacancy arises, you have priority access to it!