2026 DevOps Engineer
Salary Guide

Complete guide to DevOps Engineer salaries, responsibilities, and career paths.

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DevOps Engineer

ITSoftware

Average Salary

£35,000 – £70,000

Working Hours

37.5 hours/week

Job Information

  • DevOps is key to rapid software delivery

Other Names this Job is Known By

  • Automation Engineer
  • Site Reliability Engineer

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines
  • Automate infrastructure and deployments
  • Monitor and optimise system performance
  • Collaborate with developers and IT teams

Skills and Qualifications Required

  • Degree in computer science or IT
  • Experience in DevOps or cloud roles
  • DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins)
  • Scripting and automation skills

Promotional Job Opportunities from this Role

  • Senior Engineer
  • DevOps Lead
  • Cloud Architect
  • Consultant

How to Get the Job

  • Study computer science or IT
  • Gain experience in DevOps or cloud roles
  • Obtain relevant certifications
  • Progress to senior or specialist positions

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