Design, build and maintain a stable and efficient infrastructure to optimize service delivery across production, QA, and development environments throughout the development lifecycle.
Monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve building, packaging, and deployment processes. Implement automated infrastructure capabilities like backups, security tools, monitoring. Utilize a consistent DevOps approach to improve all phases of the process and ensure end-to-end quality across functions. Knowledge of deployment/configuration management tools like Jenkins, Maven, Puppet, or Ansible. Utilizes version control tools like GIT, Bitbucket, SVN, or CVS. Experienced with network infrastructure, database, cloud and data center operations, and security protocols. Strong knowledge of Linux and/or Windows OS. Understands AWS and other services. Experience with programming and scripting with languages like Python, Perl, Bash, PHP, Java, SQL, or C++.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each DevOps Engineer I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Applying computer science and engineering principles, methods, and practices to design, develop, deploy, and maintain reliable software systems.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of testing techniques used to ensure the efficiency and reliability of software products.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in performing software testing to identify code errors, bugs, and inconsistencies.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements new and updated software engineering processes that adhere to regulatory standards.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Develops software verification plans to ensure intuitive and robust product features.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Conceptualizes new software testing methods to deliver high-quality products that meet organizational objectives.
Skill definition-Testing mobile applications for functionality, usability, and performance to deliver the best product and experience to the end-user.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites different types of mobile application QA strategies and their testing scope.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in preparing and maintaining QA tools for mobile application testing.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Configures mobile application programs to correct defects and bugs identified during various testing processes.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Facilitates hands-on training to familiarize developers with the new mobile application testing tools.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs and executes optimization strategies to ensure a seamless mobile app testing process.
Skill definition-Ability to employ the process of virtually packaging and isolating applications to allow greater scalability, availability, portability, and running consistently on any infrastructure.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the concepts and principles of containerization.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Applies knowledge of containerization best practices to support our business development efforts.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Defines and implements containerization technology strategies to streamline business workflows.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Designs security solutions to prevent invasion of malicious code from affecting other containers.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds and optimizes application containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
Skill definition-Automating and integrating the efforts of IT operations and development teams to deliver software applications faster.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of industry best practices in a DevOps environment.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Applies modern DevOps practices and methodologies to enhance the flow of the project life cycle.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Configures DevOps services to support the improvement of the DevOps platform of the business.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Introduces internal DevOps tools to automate processes and make the department more efficient.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Advocates a continuous feedback system to enable the team to improve processes and incorporate client feedback.
Skill definition-Gathering, organizing, and analyzing information to identify the root cause of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions accordingly.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Clarifies the differences between analytical thinking and critical thinking.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Analyzes the importance of the problem and determines the key points to solve it.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Creates and interprets causal links among various datasets.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Anticipates and develops comprehensive solutions to reduce potential obstacles, challenges, and risks.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions advanced methodologies and approaches, such as design thinking, for creative problem-solving.
Skill definition-The ability and process of implementing new ideas and initiatives to improve organizational performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of our products and services.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Explains advantages and disadvantages of different organizational structures from an efficiency perspective.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Demonstrates an innate sense of how to achieve positive results in the current environment.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates and explains the financial aspects of a business initiative to different teams.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Conceptualizes new and creative business initiatives to boost business growth.
There are 9 hard skills for DevOps Engineer I, Software Engineering, Mobile Application QA, Chatbots, etc.
7 general skills for DevOps Engineer I, Containerization, DevOps, Docker, etc.
8 soft skills for DevOps Engineer I, Analytical Thinking, Innovation, Attention to Detail, etc.
While the list totals 24 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a DevOps Engineer I, he or she needs to be proficient in Analytical Thinking, be proficient in Innovation, and be proficient in Attention to Detail.
