Fill This Position Jobs in Austin, TX

Junior (0–2 years) $80k–$110k; Mid‑level (3–5 years) $110k–$150k; Senior (5+ years) $150k–$200k. Pay varies by region, with major tech hubs offering 10–20% premium.

Core skills: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, AWS/Azure/GCP, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD), Prometheus/Grafana, Python or Bash scripting, and security best practices. Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), GCP Professional DevOps Engineer, and Cloud Security Practitioner.

Yes. 70% of listings allow fully remote, 20% offer hybrid, and 10% are on‑site. Remote roles typically require strong communication and self‑management skills.

Typical trajectory: Junior Engineer → Mid‑level Engineer → Senior Engineer → Lead Platform Engineer or SRE → Engineering Manager → Director of DevOps. Alternative path: DevOps Engineer → Cloud Architect → Platform Lead.

Shift toward GitOps and declarative pipelines, increased use of serverless and container‑less functions, adoption of multi‑cloud strategies, AI‑driven observability, and automated security compliance. Companies prioritize observability platforms and continuous compliance to meet regulatory demands.