Is DevOps an Entry-Level Position?

I’ve actually started in a junior DevOps role before! Sure, while the mechanical tasks can be learned quickly, I found that I struggled with the bigger picture stuff like designing deployment processes. It got easier with time and experience, though!

While every job can have entry-level roles, it really depends on the skills you're bringing to the table. DevOps isn't just a job title; understanding what it means and what skills are necessary is the key first step.

In my experience, DevOps is definitely not entry level. While the term gets tossed around a lot, genuine DevOps requires a solid foundation, often starting as a developer or operations engineer. Learning how software is built or deployed is crucial before moving into a DevOps position.

DevOps typically isn't an entry-level role unless you're okay with the idea of troubleshooting someone else's infrastructure at odd hours, often without much documentation. I'd recommend looking into site reliability engineering (SRE) or cloud engineering roles first. While DevOps can pay better, it tends to require a deeper understanding of systems and how they fail.

DevOps combines both development and infrastructure work. It’s usually easier to get into junior development or network support roles rather than jumping straight into DevOps. Building some experience on one side first can really help.