Infosys uses different streams or ladders depending on what kind of role you have. Your progression and roles can differ depending on which stream you’re in. Some of these are:
Delivery stream (technical/ software development etc.) – where you start as Systems Engineer, go up through Technical Analyst, Lead, Architect etc.
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Consulting / Functional stream – business analysts, management consultants, etc.
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Technology / Architecture stream – for people who focus on technical design & deep specialization (e.g. technical architect, senior architect) rather than project management.
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💡 Key Things to Know About the Hierarchy
There are sub-levels (e.g. 4B vs 4A, 5B vs 5A, 6B vs 6A) which indicate increments in seniority within a JL.
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At higher levels (JL7, JL8), the structure becomes flatter; differences are less about formal levels and more about scope, reporting, outputs etc.
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Promotions and level transitions often depend on experience, performance, skills (technical + leadership), ability to handle larger responsibilities, client interaction etc.
