How to become a DevOps Engineer

To become a DevOps engineer, you need to acquire knowledge and skills in both software development and systems administration. Here are some steps to help you achieve this goal:

• Get an education: Complete a degree related to computer science, software engineering or a related field. You can also gain knowledge on your own through self-study, online courses, or books.
  
• Gain experience: Practical experience is key in the IT industry. Get experience working as a programmer, systems administrator, support engineer or IT specialist. Work on different projects to understand the process of implementing and managing applications.
  
• Learn programming languages: Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced programmer, it’s worth learning some popular programming languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, or JavaScript. These are important working tools for a DevOps engineer.
  
• Gain skills in DevOps tools: Learn to use tools that are commonly used in the DevOps industry, such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, or Terraform.
  
• Understand Infrastructure as Code (IAC): Gain an understanding of how to manage IT infrastructure with scripts and code. Learn to use popular tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation or Ansible to automate infrastructure deployment and management processes.
  
• Familiarise yourself with cloud computing: In today’s DevOps world, cloud computing is key. Learn to use cloud services such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform, which are often used in a DevOps environment.
  
• Earn industry certifications: There are many certifications that can help you stand out in the job market, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer.
  
• Participate in the community: Join groups, conferences or meet-ups dedicated to DevOps to gain knowledge, network and share experiences with other professionals.
  
• Work on your soft skills: Communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential for DevOps work.

It is important to develop these skills and gain as much practical experience as possible in different projects, using different DevOps technologies and tools. The more diverse your experience, the better you will understand the processes, challenges and needs involved in deploying and maintaining applications and infrastructure. This will allow you to be more efficient and flexible in your approach to working as a DevOps engineer, increasing your value in the job market.