Are you thinking about a career in engineering? According to a recent CodeInGame survey of 15,000 developers and Human Resources professionals, DevOps Engineer topped the list as the most in-demand developer job title. And given that the average salary for this role ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 a year, it may be time for you to make your move!
Qualifications for a DevOps Engineer
A DevOps engineer is responsible for merging IT operations and software development. They must be knowledgeable in both skill sets and help both areas release timely and efficient software and application updates in a collaborative manner. Additionally, they must ensure that the needs of the company’s customer are being met by any updates.
DevOps Engineers work with DevOps strategies that allow continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) of updates. In order for updates to deploy efficiently, software developers and IT operators must work together and communicate on a regular basis. The DevOps engineer oversees this collaboration and ensures that updates, code releases, and deployments are accomplished in a thought out and productive manner.
Some of these skills include:
- Project management skills and proficiency with project management software
- Proficiency in cloud platforms
- Knowledge of performance testing systems for effectiveness and efficiency as well as accuracy and reliability
- Knowledge of agile methodology
- Ability to create automation of tasks which can require the use of both coding and/or automation tools specific to these fields
- An extensive understanding of infrastructure and ways to improve it for different systems
- Remaining up to date with new software that will allow deployment releases to happen quicker
- Proficiency in monitoring and reporting of errors. The DevOps engineer must also be able to find ways to reduce the time it takes to both identify and fix errors
- Understand how to utilize Git for version control and related hosting
- Understand concepts of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) as well as continuous deployment and related tools
- Ability to build, test, and deploy applications
- Proficiency in programming languages including Java, Ruby, and Python
- Proficiency in HTML and CSS
- Leadership and management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Effective communication abilities
Steps to Become a DevOps Engineer
- Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, Information Technology, or a related field
- Become certified in at least one cloud platform
- Practice building, testing, and deploying applications
- Consider completing a DevOps bootcamp
- Earn a DevOps certification
- Consider pursuing a Master’s Degree in DevOps Engineering
Salary Expectations for a DevOps Engineer
According to Indeed.com, the average salary in the United States for this profession is $118,678. Salaries can vary according to experience and geographical location.
New York, NY: $131,645
Washington, DC: $135,553
San Jose, CA: $149,072
Atlanta, GA: $114,604
Seattle, WA: $124,049
Austin, TX: $131,883
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