Development Operations Engineer
Deploys automation that supports the development and operation of software through tools and practices.
Overview
A Development Operations Engineer deploys automation in a company to enhance its productivity. Development Operations Engineers support the development and operation of software through tools, environments and practices.
Where they work
- IT companies
- The IT Department of various companies
Work environment
The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable. Entrepreneurship: you can pursue freelancing in this domain as well as work in your own company.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good with computers
- You like working with numbers
- You like to analyse problems/situations
- You are a practical person
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/B.Sc./BCA/B.E.) in Computer Science/Information System
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M.Tech/M.Sc./MCA/M.E.) in the same field
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Mathematics followed by a Master's degree (M.Sc.) in the same field.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the Department of Computer Science. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- CR Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu
- Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi
- Asutosh College, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, New Delhi
- College of Applied Science, Kozhikode, Kerala
- Government Engineering College, Bikaner, Rajasthan
- East Calcutta Girls College, Kolkata, West Bengal
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Annai College of Arts and Science, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- AD Patel Institute of Technology, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat
- All India Institute of Management Studies, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Acropolis Institute of Management Studies and Research, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Bangalore City College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Bapatla Engineering College, Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
- Bonnie Foi College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan
- Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, Karnataka
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Release Manager
- 2Development Operations Test Engineer
- 3Development Operations Cloud Engineer
- 4Development Operations Architect
Related careers to explore
Quality Assurance Engineer
Plans and runs tests on a company's products and services, finding and fixing faults before launch.
Cloud Engineer
IT professional responsible for the technical side of cloud computing services.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Science, Maths, Computer Science.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to coding.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Jasleen Kaur — Works as a DevOps Security in Operation Team in Martello Technologies, Canada. She manages vulnerabilities of applications by performing penetration testing and scanning. She has done her Masters of Information Security System from Concordia University, Montreal QC, and started her career in 2015 as a security engineer in India. She first interned with one of the government organizations and then did a few certifications.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 475 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Development_Operations_(DevOps)_Engineer/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.