DevOps Engineer
70AI USED FOR70%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £40,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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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.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI already does much of this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Expect fewer people in higher-judgment roles: enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.
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+
1 live apprenticeship vacancy →
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£47,000 median
🎓Computer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Computer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£39,000 median
🎓Computer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Software Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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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.
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Computer Engineering with Industrial StudiesUniversity of Southampton · DegreeComputer Science with Artificial IntelligenceUniversity of York · DegreeComputing Science (Cybersecurity)University of Aberdeen · DegreeComputer Games Design with AnimationAshton Sixth Form College · DegreeComputer and Electronic SystemsUniversity of Strathclyde · DegreeSoftware Engineering (with Placement)Queen's University of Belfast · Degree