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Devops developer skills

How to become a Devops developer

A proficient Devops developer must possess advanced skills in automating and managing infrastructure, designing efficient continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines, strong script programming, proficiency in Cloud technologies with deployment expertise, and an aptitude for problem-solving and collaboration to excel in their career pursuits.

Hard skills:

  1. Container Orchestration - Ability to use technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes and Mesos to deploy, manage and monitor distributed applications
  2. Cloud Computing - Knowledge of cloud computing technologies and architectures including experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform
  3. Infrastructure Automation - Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Ruby and PowerShell for automation of tasks and system administration
  4. Source Control - Experience with version control systems such as Git, Mercurial and Subversion
  5. Continuous Integration - Working knowledge of continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI and TravisCI
  6. Network Security - Understanding of network security principles and best practices
  7. Monitoring and Troubleshooting - Knowledge of monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Nagios and Splunk
  8. DevOps Practices - Familiarity with DevOps practices such as Continuous Delivery, Test-Driven Development and Infrastructure as Code

Soft skills:

  1. Adaptability - Ability to quickly adjust to changing work environments
  2. Teamwork - Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
  3. Communication - Capacity to effectively articulate complex concepts
  4. Problem-solving - Ability to devise creative solutions to complex challenges
  5. Leadership - Capability to inspire and motivate teams to work towards a common goal
  6. Organizational skills - Proficiency in planning, coordinating and executing tasks
  7. Creativity - Talent for developing innovative solutions to problems
  8. Time Management - Expertise in efficiently utilizing time and resources