DevOps Jobs

What is a DevOps engineer?

The role of a DevOps (development and operations engineer involves systems production management and automation of the software delivery process.

A DevOps engineer will usually work as part of a team engineers, collaborating with other IT specialists in a company.

What are the key responsibilities of a DevOps engineer?

The term DevOps engineer may be applied to a variety of different professionals in different IT roles and as a result the specific responsibilities of a DevOps engineer can vary considerably.

The key responsibilities of the DevOps engineer role are likely to include:

1. Build, release and configuration management
2. The deployment, automation and maintenance of production systems
3. Creating software that will work across a diverse set of platforms and operating systems
4. Working with development staff to assist with the coding and scripting of software or data management tools
5. Pre-production acceptance testing

What skills and qualifications does a DevOps engineer require?

A job as a DevOps engineer is a demanding and senior role, requiring several years of experience in IT operations and systems. There is no specific career path to become a DevOps engineer and it is quite normal to move into DevOps engineering with a background in software development or system administration.

A degree is not necessary to work as a DevOps engineer, but employers will give preference to those with Computer Science or Computer Science and Engineering degrees.

Key skills required for the role of technical architect are:

1. High level of competence at a wide range of software tools and technologies
2. Talented at data management
3. Excellent problem-solving skills
4. Excellent eye for detail
5. Good communication skills
6. The ability to collaborate successfully while working as part of a diverse team