"contributor role" is correct and usable in written English.
It is generally used to refer to someone who has contributed to a project or endeavor, such as a business or charity. For example, you could say, "He has taken on a contributor role in the project, helping to create a successful outcome."
Technical proficiency is valued most in this individual contributor role.
An employee may develop a new specialty, assume an altogether different job, or sometimes return from a management track to an individual contributor role.
A highly talented developer specialized in graphics animation might choose to work on a game by assuming a "group contributor role," becoming part of the group developing that game.
A highly talented developer specialized in graphics animation could choose to work on a game by assuming a "group contributor role," becoming part of the group (CCA) developing that game.
With her manager's support, Cynthia hired someone new onto the team, with the long-term vision of asking her to run the team and then moving back to an individual contributor role.
If a site user needs to be able to use layouts and widgets, but does not need to do more advanced Site Builder tasks like manage users or menus, we recommend that you assign them the Editor or Contributor role with the add-on Widget Editor role.
The "Editor" and "Contributor" roles can create new Content Pages, FAQs, and News Items.
For example, perhaps data about Artistic Works, contributor roles on grants, or teaching roles would better reflect collaborations.
If they lack these qualities, they are probably not equipped for a more senior leadership role (although they may be highly valuable in individual contributor roles).
The Contributor Roles Taxonomy is now being reviewed, and the Wellcome Trust and Digital Science are awaiting additional community feedback from subject experts.
While women might start out in their careers in larger numbers, by mid-career, 60% of women are still in contributor roles, whereas 52% of men begin moving into managerial roles.
