{"id":44638,"date":"2023-06-05T07:57:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T14:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/?p=44638"},"modified":"2023-08-24T10:01:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T17:01:00","slug":"become-devops-engineer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/software-engineering\/become-devops-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become a DevOps Engineer: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re at all familiar with the software development process, then you\u2019ll know that there are a lot of moving parts. It\u2019s usually the case that you aren\u2019t just collaborating with members of your own team. To build lasting software and applications, your team will also need to coordinate and collaborate with other teams too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s an entire field dedicated to enhancing and optimizing workflows across all these teams, and it\u2019s called DevOps. DevOps engineers bridge workflows with automated processes, accelerated timelines, and more accountability across various teams, including developers, data engineers, and software engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DevOps is an approach to software development that emerged in 2007, and since then, it\u2019s become quite a lucrative subset of software development, with entry-level salaries starting in the six figures. But given that DevOps is a relatively new field, the path to becoming a DevOps engineer isn\u2019t always clear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019ve assembled this guide. Below, we\u2019ll outline ten steps that you can take to launch a career in DevOps today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does a DevOps Engineer Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DevOps engineers oversee infrastructure and software workflows for an organization. They build automation frameworks, optimize pipelines for apps, write software code, and mitigate issues during software releases. In other words, DevOps engineers bridge siloed teams to build better software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is It Hard To Become a DevOps Engineer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not hard to become a DevOps engineer, but you will need a tailored learning plan. DevOps often doesn\u2019t entail fixed responsibilities. It combines a variety of practices and philosophies, so it\u2019s essential that you understand those before you start your learning journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Become a DevOps Engineer: A 10-Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow these 10 steps to become a DevOps engineer:<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Learn the Fundamentals<\/p>\n

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    Learn Coding and Scripting<\/p>\n

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    Meet the Educational Requirements (and Continue Learning)<\/p>\n

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    Hone Your Skillset<\/p>\n

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    Learn the Tools<\/p>\n

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    Gain Practical Experience<\/p>\n

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    Pursue a Certification<\/p>\n

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    Consider an Internship<\/p>\n

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    Your Network Is Your Net Worth<\/p>\n

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    Polish Your Resume and Prepare for Interviews<\/p>\n

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    Learn the Fundamentals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Before you jump into a degree or bootcamp, dip your toes into the fundamentals. At the very beginning of your learning journey, your goal should be to have a rudimentary understanding of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n