Hey everyone, I'm currently a Senior DevOps Engineer and I'm thinking about how to progress in my career. I want to keep my technical skills sharp, but I know there might be a shift towards managerial tasks. What roles should I consider moving into?
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It really depends on the structure of your company. Do they have an individual contributor track? If so, that could be an option for you.
You're on the right track looking for options! If you’re staying technical, check out roles like Principal Engineer, Platform Engineer, or Site Reliability Engineer. These positions typically involve more design and mentoring, while still keeping you engaged with hands-on work in tech.
If you're considering a broader scope in your responsibilities, look into taking charge of more teams or elements within your current role, like automating testing processes or overseeing additional aspects of the pipelines. There’s always more work to take on to expand your skill set!
Many engineers transition into Solutions Architect roles. It can be a good blend of technical work and client-facing responsibilities, so it might be worth a look!
What do you mean by individual contributor track?