DevOps Engineer
28AI CAN DO28%moving to73%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £40,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY →
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineers help software companies build and release new software faster. They automate tasks so developers and the rest of the team can work together smoothly, and they keep computer systems running well.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior DevOps EngineerAs a Junior DevOps Engineer, you will assist in the automation of deployment processes and support senior engineers in maintaining system performance. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.£30,000 - £40,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level DevOps EngineerIn a mid-level position, you will take on more responsibility, leading projects and mentoring junior team members. You will be expected to design and implement complex CI/CD pipelines and optimise cloud infrastructure.£50,000 - £70,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior DevOps Engineer / Head of DevOpsAt the peak of your career, you will oversee the entire DevOps function, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with business goals. You will lead a team of engineers and be responsible for the overall performance and security of the software delivery process.£80,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.