Skill Profile

CQRS

Command Query Responsibility Segregation: read/write models, eventual consistency

Architecture & System Design Event-Driven Architecture

Roles

10

where this skill appears

Levels

5

structured growth path

Mandatory requirements

29

the other 19 optional

Domain

Architecture & System Design

Group

Event-Driven Architecture

Last updated

3/17/2026

How to Use

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What is Expected at Each Level

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Role Required Description
Backend Developer (C#/.NET) Understands CQRS in .NET ecosystem: knows MediatR for command/query separation, distinguishes IRequest and INotification. Can add a new query handler using existing project patterns.
Backend Developer (Elixir) Understands CQRS in Elixir: knows Commanded framework, understands how GenServer and Elixir's process model naturally support CQRS. Can work with an existing Commanded-based project, adding simple command handlers.
Backend Developer (Go) Understands the CQRS principle and its implementation in Go: knows how to structure code with separated command and query handlers, uses different structs for reads and writes. Can add a new query handler following existing patterns.
Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin) Understands CQRS in Java/Spring context: knows the concept of separating Command and Query models, distinguishes CommandHandler and QueryHandler. Can work with Axon Framework or Spring CQRS template projects at a basic change level.
Backend Developer (Node.js) Understands CQRS in Node.js context: knows how to separate read and write endpoints, understands command/query handlers pattern. Can work with NestJS CQRS module at simple command and query handler level.
Backend Developer (PHP) Understands CQRS principles in PHP: knows the difference between command and query operations, can work with projects using command bus (Tactician, Symfony Messenger). Understands why read and write operations are separated.
Backend Developer (Python) Understands the concept of separating read and write models: knows why CQRS is needed, difference between command and query. Can work with codebases where read and write models are separated, make simple changes to existing handlers.
Backend Developer (Rust) Understands CQRS in the Rust context: knows how the trait system enables clear separation of command and query interfaces. Can implement a simple command/query handler using enum dispatch and trait objects.
Backend Developer (Scala) Understands CQRS in Scala ecosystem: knows Akka Persistence for event sourcing, distinguishes Command and Event in typed actor model. Can work with existing Akka-based CQRS code at the level of simple changes.
Role Required Description
Backend Developer (C#/.NET) Required Implements CQRS in .NET projects: uses MediatR with FluentValidation for command validation, creates separate Dapper-based read repositories from EF Core write repositories, configures pipeline behaviors for cross-cutting concerns. Applies Clean Architecture with CQRS.
Backend Developer (Elixir) Required Implements CQRS in Elixir: uses Commanded for aggregates and process managers, configures EventStore for event persistence, creates read projections through Commanded.Projections.Ecto. Applies Elixir pattern matching for event handling and validation.
Backend Developer (Go) Required Implements CQRS in Go projects: creates separate packages for commands and queries, uses interface-based dispatch for command/query bus, designs read-optimized structures (denormalized views) separate from write models. Applies Go channels for internal event propagation between models.
Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin) Required Implements CQRS in Java projects: uses Axon Framework for command/query separation, configures event handlers for read model updates, applies Spring Data for read-optimized repositories. Configures sagas for distributed command coordination.
Backend Developer (Node.js) Required Implements CQRS in Node.js projects: uses NestJS CQRS or custom implementation with TypeScript, creates separate read models via Prisma/TypeORM, configures event handlers for synchronization. Applies Repository pattern with different implementations for command and query sides.
Backend Developer (PHP) Required Implements CQRS in PHP projects: uses Symfony Messenger or Ecotone for command/query bus, creates separate Doctrine read models (QueryBuilder + DTO) from write models (Entity + Repository). Configures event handlers for read model synchronization.
Backend Developer (Python) Required Implements CQRS in Python projects: separates command and query handlers via mediatr-like libraries, designs separate read models (denormalized view tables or materialized views). Ensures eventual consistency between write and read sides.
Backend Developer (Rust) Required Implements CQRS in Rust projects: creates separate command and query modules with typed handlers, uses sqlx/SeaORM for different read/write models, applies tokio channels for event propagation. Ensures compile-time guarantees through generic constraints on command/query types.
Backend Developer (Scala) Required Implements CQRS in Scala: uses Akka Typed Persistence for event sourced aggregates, configures Akka Projection for read models, applies ZIO + Tapir for typed command/query API. Implements domain events with sealed trait hierarchies for exhaustive matching.
Role Required Description
Backend Developer (C#/.NET) Required Designs CQRS architecture for .NET microservices: integrates with Marten or EventStoreDB for event sourcing, implements projections via subscription processors, configures different read stores (SQL Server for reports, Redis for real-time). Ensures testability via ArchUnit tests for CQRS boundaries.
Backend Developer (Elixir) Required Designs CQRS architecture for Elixir systems: configures multiple read models through Commanded projections, implements event upcasting for schema evolution, optimizes aggregate loading through snapshot strategy. Integrates CQRS with Phoenix LiveView for real-time updates.
Backend Developer (Go) Required Designs CQRS architecture for Go microservices: implements event-driven projections via Watermill or custom event bus, configures async projection rebuilds with checkpoint tracking, ensures projection idempotency. Optimizes read models for specific query patterns with materialized views.
Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin) Required Designs CQRS architecture for Java microservices: chooses between Axon Framework and Eventuate, implements event sourcing with snapshot optimization, configures parallel projections for different read stores (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis). Ensures consistency via idempotent event handlers.
Backend Developer (Node.js) Required Designs CQRS architecture for Node.js: integrates with EventStoreDB or custom event store, implements projection rebuilds via event replay, configures multiple read stores for different query patterns. Ensures type safety via TypeScript generics for command/query/event types.
Backend Developer (PHP) Required Designs CQRS for PHP systems: implements Ecotone Framework for full CQRS/ES, builds async projections via RabbitMQ, configures read stores (Elasticsearch, Redis) separate from write database. Ensures testability through in-memory event store for integration tests.
Backend Developer (Python) Required Designs CQRS architecture for Python services: defines pattern applicability boundaries, selects read model synchronization strategy (sync vs async projections), implements event-driven projections via Kafka/RabbitMQ. Integrates CQRS with event sourcing for full change auditability.
Backend Developer (Rust) Required Designs CQRS for high-performance Rust systems: implements event sourcing with custom event store, optimizes projections through zero-copy deserialization and parallel processing. Designs snapshot strategy for aggregates and ensures idempotent event handling.
Backend Developer (Scala) Required Designs CQRS architecture for Scala microservices: configures Akka Cluster Sharding for distributed aggregates, implements multiple projections (Slick, Elasticsearch, Cassandra), optimizes event journal through snapshot strategy and event deletion. Integrates with Kafka for cross-service event propagation.
Solutions Architect Required Designs system architecture with CQRS. Makes architectural decisions (ADR). Evaluates non-functional requirements.
Role Required Description
Backend Developer (C#/.NET) Required Standardizes CQRS in .NET organization: chooses between MediatR, Wolverine and custom implementations, creates NuGet packages for standard CQRS setup, designs distributed CQRS via MassTransit. Defines architectural guidelines and trains teams on DDD + CQRS + ES.
Backend Developer (Elixir) Required Standardizes CQRS in the Elixir ecosystem: defines architectural boundaries for bounded contexts, designs inter-aggregate communication through domain events, creates testing utilities for aggregate and projection verification. Trains teams on DDD + CQRS + ES on Elixir.
Backend Developer (Go) Required Defines CQRS strategy for the Go platform: standardizes patterns for command validation and authorization, designs multi-projection architecture for different read-optimized views. Creates internal CQRS framework with standardized error handling and observability.
Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin) Required Standardizes CQRS in the company's Java ecosystem: defines when to apply full CQRS vs simplified read/write separation, designs event store infrastructure (Axon Server vs EventStoreDB vs custom), standardizes CQRS component testing strategy. Trains teams on DDD + CQRS.
Backend Developer (Node.js) Required Standardizes CQRS in Node.js ecosystem: creates internal library for CQRS with middleware support, designs event catalog with versioning, defines testing patterns for aggregates and projections. Implements distributed CQRS via message broker for cross-service consistency.
Backend Developer (PHP) Standardizes CQRS in the PHP ecosystem: defines architectural decision records for CQRS adoption, designs migration strategy from existing CRUD code to CQRS, creates internal Composer packages for standardization. Trains PHP teams on DDD approaches with CQRS.
Backend Developer (Python) Required Defines CQRS adoption strategy for the organization: standardizes read/write separation approaches, designs infrastructure for projection rebuilds, implements consistency lag monitoring between models. Trains teams on when CQRS is justified and how to avoid over-engineering.
Backend Developer (Rust) Required Defines CQRS architecture for Rust platform: creates CQRS framework with derive macros for automatic command/query handler generation, designs event schema management with serde and schema validation. Standardizes testing through property-based tests for aggregates.
Backend Developer (Scala) Required Standardizes CQRS in Scala ecosystem: chooses between Akka Persistence and ZIO-based solutions (zio-entity), designs multi-bounded context architecture, creates abstractions for testable CQRS. Defines migration strategy from Akka Classic to Akka Typed for CQRS modules.
Solutions Architect Required Defines product architectural strategy with CQRS. Establishes architecture guidelines. Conducts architecture reviews.
Role Required Description
Backend Developer (C#/.NET) Shapes enterprise CQRS strategy for .NET: designs platform for self-service CQRS modules with event store, defines governance for event schema evolution and cross-domain event contracts. Influences organizational architecture through CQRS/ES adoption for critical domains.
Backend Developer (Elixir) Shapes CQRS strategy for the Elixir platform: designs distributed CQRS with BEAM clustering, defines event sourcing governance, develops approaches for cross-cluster event replication. Influences Commanded/EventStore ecosystem through contributions and architectural guidance.
Backend Developer (Go) Shapes architectural vision for CQRS in distributed Go systems: designs cross-service CQRS with federated queries, defines strategy for eventually consistent read models in multi-region deployment. Develops approaches to testing and debugging CQRS systems in production.
Backend Developer (Java/Kotlin) Shapes enterprise CQRS strategy: designs multi-bounded context CQRS with shared event bus, defines governance for event schema evolution, develops platform for self-service CQRS modules. Influences architectural decisions on CQRS adoption in legacy Java systems.
Backend Developer (Node.js) Shapes CQRS architectural vision for Node.js platform: designs event-driven architecture with CQRS as core pattern, defines strategy for real-time projections via WebSocket/SSE. Influences architectural decisions on CQRS adoption considering Node.js async nature.
Backend Developer (PHP) Shapes CQRS architectural strategy for the PHP platform: determines where CQRS is justified in the PHP process model context, designs PHP CQRS module integration with event-driven microservices in other languages. Influences CQRS ecosystem development in PHP (Ecotone, Broadway).
Backend Developer (Python) Shapes CQRS architectural strategy at platform level: designs infrastructure for multi-tenant CQRS with isolated read stores, defines patterns for cross-service queries and data mesh integration. Influences architectural decisions on monolith decomposition using CQRS as a transitional pattern.
Backend Developer (Rust) Shapes CQRS strategy for distributed Rust systems: designs multi-region event store with conflict resolution, defines architecture for cross-service CQRS with gRPC-based event propagation. Influences Rust CQRS/ES ecosystem development through open-source contributions.
Backend Developer (Scala) Shapes CQRS strategy for Scala platform: designs event-driven architecture with CQRS as core pattern, defines event schema governance with Avro/Protobuf, develops platform for self-service aggregate creation. Influences Scala CQRS ecosystem development (Akka, ZIO).
Solutions Architect Required Defines the organization's architectural strategy. Designs reference architectures. Establishes architecture governance.

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