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A DevOps job combines development and operations responsibilities to speed up software delivery. DevOps professionals bridge the gap between development teams and IT operations by implementing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure and ensuring system reliability. At Source Group International we connect talented DevOps professionals with organisations that value this critical function.

DevOps engineers: • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines • Configure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Implement containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) • Automate deployments using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions • Monitor system performance • Deploy Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Ansible • Work with other teams to improve delivery processes • Implement security through DevSecOps

Yes, DevOps is a great career for many reasons: • High demand across industries • Competitive salaries (£35,000-£85,000+) • Clear career progression • Continuous learning • Direct business impact

DevOps engineers with 2 years of experience earn £40,000-£55,000 in the UK. Salary varies by: • Location • Cloud expertise • Programming skills • Container orchestration experience • Industry domain knowledge

Key requirements: • Technical education (degree or certifications) • Linux/Unix administration • Programming skills (Python, Bash) • Version control (Git) • Container technologies • Infrastructure as Code knowledge • CI/CD experience • Cloud services expertise

To get to DevOps: 1. Identify transferable skills from your current role 2. Learn DevOps tools through courses and certifications 3. Build practical experience with personal projects 4. Contribute to open-source projects 5. Seek transitional roles that bridge your skills to DevOps 6. Highlight automation or collaboration experience

Source Group International: • Recruiters with technical backgrounds who understand DevOps requirements • Connections to startups to Fortune 500 companies • Current market intelligence on trends and in-demand skills • Long-term career partnership beyond the next job • Full support from resume optimisation to offer negotiation • Access to exclusive opportunities not found on public job boards