Hey everyone! Hope y'all are doing well 😀 I've been diving into the world of DevOps and really enjoy the concepts of automation and working with cloud systems and CI/CD. However, I've heard it's tough to land a DevOps job right off the bat, especially for beginners. So, I've started to explore roles that could serve as stepping stones towards DevOps, like Cloud Support Associate, Linux System Administrator, QA Automation, IT Support, and Junior Backend Developer. I believe these positions offer valuable exposure to skills like scripting, Linux, cloud platforms, and automation, which are crucial in DevOps. Here's my burning question: Is it really true that moving from one of these roles into DevOps is feasible? Or is that more of a myth? I'm particularly interested in hearing thoughts regarding the Cloud Engineer role as a pathway into DevOps. I'd love to get insights from anyone who has transitioned or is currently on that journey. Thanks in advance!
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Absolutely, transitioning from a system admin or cloud engineer role to DevOps is quite common! When you're in those positions, you end up using tools that facilitate automation and better management of infrastructure, so it naturally sets you up for a DevOps path. All the jobs you mentioned can definitely help build a solid foundation for becoming a DevOps engineer.
Great insight! But do you think finding a junior cloud engineer job is as tough as landing a DevOps role?