How to become a DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineers design, automate, and operate reliable software delivery and cloud infrastructure platforms. They build CI/CD pipelines, manage infrastructure as code, administer cloud and systems environments, improve observability and security, and collaborate closely with development, networking, and operations teams.
Top Skills Required
- CI/CD pipeline design
- Infrastructure as Code
- Cloud infrastructure
Education & Certifications
Typical: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
Alternative paths:
- Equivalent professional experience in DevOps, SRE, cloud engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure engineering
- Cloud and DevOps certifications such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, or Terraform certifications
- Relevant military, government, or technical training