18 DevOps Job Titles 2024

DevOps roles come in various titles, making the job search process confusing. If you’re looking for a DevOps job but are unsure about all the role titles to search for, read further!

Not knowing all the opinions means you’re limiting the number of jobs you will find to apply for. Job search is a numbers game. Let’s get you equipped so that you can complete your job hunt fast and get hired.

This post goes over 16 DevOps job titles you can use to job search more effectively in 2024.

Definition of DevOps

DevOps is a set of practices, tools and philosophies companies use to develop software products and services at high velocity. Now, let’s dive into the roles which fall under the umbrella of DevOps.

16 DevOps Job Titles Relevant in 2024

The following 16 DevOps job titles are ranked in descending order based on the number of listings I scraped using Career Hound. I have assigned a percentage rating to each title and included a short description. You will notice a few jobs with a 0% rating. That doesn’t mean there aren’t any at all. They are just the least common.

1. Software Engineer (61.92%) - Develops and maintains software applications.
2. DevOps Engineer (8.89%) - Bridged the gap between development and operations teams to deliver software delivery.
3. Systems Engineer (8.20%) - Designs and integrates complex systems.
4. Site Reliability Engineer (5.58%) - Ensures the reliability and availability of large-scale systems through monitoring and automation.
5. Automation Engineer (3.33%) - Specializes in automating repetitive tasks to improve efficiency.
6. Cloud Engineer (2.67%) - Designs and maintains cloud infrastructure.
7. Infrastructure Engineer (2.6%) - Manages and maintains the underlying IT infrastructure.
8. Platform Engineer (2.49%) - Develops and maintains the platforms used by development teams.
9. Systems Administrator (2.28%) - Manages and supports the IT systems and networks.
10. Operations Engineer (1.82%) - Manages and supports IT operations.
11. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Engineer (0.18%) - Focuses on continuous integration and continuous deployment processes.
12. Configuration Management Engineer (0.03%) - Manages and maintains the configuration of systems.
13. Build and Release Engineer (0.01%) - Oversees the build and release processes for software development.
14. Cloud Systems Administrator (0%) - Manages cloud-based systems and services.
15. Architect and Requirements Engineer (0%) - Defines system architecture and requirements.
16. Web Infrastructure Architect (0%) - Designs the infrastructure for web applications.

That’s a lot of job titles but at their core they are similar. Many of the responsibilities for these roles overlap. What makes them different is the type of tools you use.

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Job Titles vs Skills

It’s important to understand that DevOps is not a job title but a combination of processes, tools, and philosophies used within an organization building software products and services. Although many jobs fall under the DevOps umbrella, it comes down to your skills and the specific tools you know how to use. When I was applying for jobs, I focused on finding job listings that matched my skills.

Work Smart

I was in your shoes not that long ago and it wasn’t easy. It takes plenty of time to tailor your resume, find quality job listings, and apply for 100+ jobs. I wasn’t finding the best options on giant websites such as LinkedIn and Indeed. What saved me a lot of time was creating a scraping tool to scan the internet for jobs which fit my criteria and skills. It saved me hours. I published this tool and it has proven to be useful to many people since.

Find Hidden Jobs

It turns out many companies do not advertise jobs. They hide the job listings on their /careers pages. You need to work smart and look for hidden jobs with less competition.

I wish you good luck with finding work. If you want to save time finding these hidden jobs, try using my scraper which currently monitors thousands of companies worldwide. As of today, there are 13,000+ listings with DevOps job titles. I’ve given it a fun name,Career Hound.