Hey everyone! I'm a recent computer science grad looking to dive into the world of DevOps, and I'm eager to learn from professionals in the field. I've gathered that DevOps is all about enhancing efficiency, reliability, and automation, but I'd love to get the real scoop from those who work in it daily. I'm especially curious about the following:
- What does a typical day look like for someone in DevOps?
- What's the salary range for junior positions?
- Which companies are known for hiring new grads into DevOps roles?
- Is it common for people in this field to come from a CS background, or are IT/sysadmin types more prevalent?
- Are junior roles structured primarily around learning, considering that every company has its own unique setups and processes?
Just to give you some context on my background:
- I graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science this summer.
- I have experience through three internships including HPC performance optimization and GPU tuning.
- I led a senior capstone project, creating a GUI and 3D visualization tool for structural engineering, involving a lot of integration and deployment, which feels quite DevOps-like to me.
- I've done coursework and projects focused on embedded systems and hardware integration.
I really enjoy organizing and streamlining workflows, and I work well with both engineers and clients. Does my background align with what hiring managers typically look for in junior DevOps candidates? Any insights or tips would be really appreciated! Thanks a ton! 🙂
1 Answer
DevOps roles tend to be more of a blend of development and operations, and usually aren't geared for entry-level positions. Most folks come from either software engineering or sysadmin backgrounds. It's not just a job title, but more of a way to structure teamwork around the software development lifecycle. Depending on the company, responsibilities can vary widely.
For a typical day, expect a mix of responding to requests from your team, automating development processes, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. As for salaries, I hired a junior dev for around $80k, and she saw her salary rise to about $90k in just a couple of years! Just keep in mind that getting into a hands-on role can be tricky without the necessary experience, so be ready to keep learning.
Great insights! Just to clarify, should I have specific programming experience with the company or just a general familiarity from my CS degree?