DevOps, SRE & Cloud Engineer Jobs Market February 2024
Heading into 2024, the DevOps, SRE, and Cloud Engineering market in Ireland is marked by specific trends and evolving preferences. The market is increasingly centred around skills related to major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The popularity of Terraform, owing to its cloud-agnostic capabilities, highlights the industry’s shift towards versatile cloud solutions.
Additionally, the demand for skills in containerised applications technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is on the rise, reflecting the industry’s focus on modern, efficient deployment methods. Engineers with a software engineering background are especially sought after, as they bring a comprehensive understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and can contribute significantly to engineering best practices.
The market has seen a shift in the past six months, with larger global organisations and financial institutions attracting DevOps Engineers and SREs, indicating a preference for stability and substantial projects. These sectors offer exciting migration projects and the chance to engage in significant work, a shift from the earlier trend of smaller companies and startups attracting this talent pool.
A diverse range of industries, including finance, investment management, life and pensions, and insurance, are hiring in this sector. This diversity highlights the widespread applicability of DevOps, SRE, and Cloud Engineering skills across different market sectors.
Candidates in this market are generally looking for roles that provide opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes and Terraform. They are also interested in roles that offer a blend of software development and infrastructure exposure, with a view toward long-term career progression such as attaining Cloud or Systems Architect positions.
Employers, on their side, are seeking candidates with solid SDLC backgrounds and a deep understanding of CI/CD best practices. They value engineers who can ensure the functionality of IT infrastructures while also contributing to the full SDLC.
Benefits packages for these professionals typically include performance-based bonuses, comprehensive healthcare, and competitive pension schemes. These benefits reflect the industry’s recognition of the value and expertise these professionals bring to the table.
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