How to Become a DevOps Engineer
A devops engineer is like a bridge between people who make computer programmes (developers) and the people who keep the computers running (IT teams). They make sure everything runs smoothly — from writing and testing code, to launching it and keeping it working after it's live.
A Day In The Life
If you were a DevOps Engineer, you’d spend your day…
Checking for any tech problems and joining team meetings to plan the work
Automate tasks, fix issues and work with developers and IT to keep systems running smoothly
Manage apps and servers using special tools, try new ideas and solutions, and plan for the next day — because tomorrow, there’ll be more tech puzzles to solve!
Wanna see a devops engineer in action? Check out this video!
Is This Career Right for Me?
According to the Holland Codes, people in this career generally possess the following traits:
Challenges & Skills
No job is easy, but if you’ve got the right skills, you’ll be ready to handle anything that comes your way!
Challenges & Skills Needed to Overcome Them
Need to learn networking, servers, and infrastructure, which can be a lot at first
Skills: Strong willingness to learn and adapt quickly, and solid foundation in IT basics
Too many tools and constant updates to keep up with
Skills: Good time management, ability to prioritise learning (focus on core tools first)
Constant need to update skills to stay relevant (can get tiring)
Skills: Continuous learning mindset, curiosity and passion for technology
Some tasks (testing/fixing live systems) take a lot of time and patience
Skills: Patience, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Urgent issues can happen anytime, including nights (on-call duties)
Skills: Stress management, readiness to respond quickly and good work-life balance planning
Sound like you? Then you might just have what it takes to tackle these challenges and thrive as a DevOps Engineer!
Career Pathway
Thinking long term? This career path shows you how you can grow your role (and salary!) in the world of DevOps engineering.
With every step, you’ll gain more skills, responsibility and opportunities. If you’re passionate about computer & multimedia, this career path could be your perfect match!
Global Opportunities
Pros in this field are in demand everywhere—your career could literally take you places!
Top countries hiring professionals in this field:
United States
Home to the largest tech hubs and rapid cloud adoption, driving huge demand for DevOps skills.
India
A major IT services hub with growing digital transformation efforts boosting DevOps roles.
Germany
Europe’s largest economy is rapidly adopting Industry 4.0, increasing DevOps demand in manufacturing and tech.
We hope this guide has helped you understand what to expect and inspired you to explore a path that fits your strengths and passions. Good luck—and have fun discovering your future!
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