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DevOps Engineer: Facts, Skills, and Next Paths

A DevOps Engineer bridges software development and IT operations, automating the building, testing, and deployment of applications so teams can release code faster and more reliably. Day-to-day work includes managing cloud infrastructure, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, monitoring system health, and responding to incidents.

Core responsibilities involve designing and running internal developer platforms using tools like Azure, Kubernetes, and Terraform, as seen in postings from SAIC and Capital One. The role also includes consolidating planning tools and scaling Agile practices, as illustrated by a government-focused Jira platform engineering position. DevOps Engineers typically sit within engineering or platform teams and collaborate closely with developers and security teams.

The median salary for DevOps Engineers is approximately $161,200. The most requested skills in current job postings are Cloud Platforms and DevOps (each required in 100% of postings), followed by Python or R (80%), Scripting (70%), and CI/CD and Cloud Infrastructure (each 60%).

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Salary (live)

$116,712 – $181,384

median $144,792

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Apex Informatics, Resource Point LLC, Twenty Technologies, Inc

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In demand right nowCI/CD · 100%DevOps · 100%Cloud Infrastructure · 95%Cloud Platforms · 95%Infrastructure · 85%Kubernetes · 85%Network Administration · 85%Python or R · 80%

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92 shared skills · Engineering

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+$10kCareer change

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77 shared skills · Engineering

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Why People Explore DevOps Engineer

High Impact Visibility

DevOps Engineers sit at a critical intersection in the organization. Your work directly ties to key business metrics — making your impact visible across teams and to leadership.