A DevOps engineer bridges the gap between development and operations teams by automating and streamlining software development, deployment, and infrastructure management processes.
23,000+
Number of U.S. job listings by employers in the last 12 months
$136,000
Median annual salary
108,000
Projected employment base through 2030
What is a DevOps engineer?
The DevOps engineer role is an exciting mid-career opportunity for those advancing from a software developer/engineer position. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with software engineers and system operators to innovate and implement new technology systems while managing code releases. You'll play a key role in strategic project planning, guiding your team through changes as new systems are deployed. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying and resolving issues and ensuring smooth system maintenance and operation.
U.S. hiring data
Source: CompTIA analysis of Lightcast & U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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