DevOps
The DevOps development approach is a methodology to design software systems and applications focused on the collaboration and between software programmers and other ICT professionals and automation.
DevOps — the DevOps development approach is a methodology to design software systems and applications focused on the collaboration and between software programmers and other ICT professionals and automation. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 50.68/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 2 occupations in our catalogue, including ICT change and configuration manager, and cloud DevOps engineer.
Occupations that require DevOps
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Frequently asked questions
What is DevOps?
The DevOps development approach is a methodology to design software systems and applications focused on the collaboration and between software programmers and other ICT professionals and automation.
What category of skill is DevOps?
ESCO classifies DevOps under the knowledge category, specifically in the software and applications development and analysis subcategory.
Is DevOps an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 50.68/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require DevOps?
In our catalogue, 2 occupations list DevOps as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include ICT change and configuration manager, cloud DevOps engineer.
How transferable is DevOps between industries?
ESCO tags DevOps as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is DevOps the same as DevOps development?
Yes — DevOps is also known as DevOps development, DevOps based software development, or DevOps methodology. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn DevOps?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands DevOps and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.