In this series, SheCanCode examines the qualifications and skills needed for various roles across the tech industry. We will explore earning potential and career growth prospects for Becoming a Software Engineer and offer guidance on Becoming a Mobile Developer. Additionally, we’ll point you toward relevant companies and open job roles to help you navigate your career path.
What is a DevOps Engineer?
DevOps is a blend of Development and Operations and focuses on the practices and tools that automate and integrate software development and IT operations. Becoming a Mobile Developer DevOps allows companies to continually update and improve their procedures and best practices.
A DevOps Engineer manages the operations of this software development, implementing knowledge and tools to ensure streamlined updates and creation. The role of DevOps Engineer is usually a more senior position and they will usually be expected to manage a team. They will be involved in working with developers and other IT teams to ensure the smooth implementation of software developments.
Qualifications
DevOps Engineers will typically need a technical degree or at least a degree in a STEM field.
Once you’ve got a Batchelor’s degree you can boost your CV with specific DevOps certification, such as Linux or AWS course.
Skills
Technical skills and specifically DevOps technical skills are a must for this career. Basic programming skills, Linux admin, networking and cloud fundamentals, as well as a knowledge of Git, would you stand you in good stead.
Most DevOps Engineers will have a knowledge of coding. You can start a coding course or brush up on your skills with a number of free opportunities.
As we’ve discovered throughout this series, soft skills are also incredibly important for roles in tech – DevOps being no different. Problem-solving skills, project management skills and people skills will help immensely on your journey into DevOps.
Earning potential and career growth
As we’ve already looked at, a DevOps Engineer is a senior position, so to get here you might start your career journey in Network Engineering or SysAdmin, or as a Release Manager, before moving into Test Engineering or Cloud Engineering. From here, you can move into a DevOps Architect role before becoming an Engineer.
The average salary for a DevOps Engineer in the UK is around £60,000 per annum. Entry level positions for DevOp roles start at around £50,000 per annum, while more senior positions can expect to make up to £80,000.
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