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Explore a career as a Software/DevOps Engineer

In tech, engineering roles like DevOps Engineers blend infrastructure, software, cloud, and data expertise. Typically suited for professionals in their second or third tech position, these roles demand strong knowledge of operating systems, cloud platforms, and programming languages. Collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for resolving complex technical challenges.

Software Engineer

What is a Software Engineer?

Becoming an Engineer

Pursuing a career in software engineering involves developing strong programming, cloud, and infrastructure management skills. Engineers often start with a foundation in software development or IT operations and then move into specialised areas like cloud computing or automation. Certifications in tools such as AWS, along with hands-on experience, can accelerate career advancement and open doors to mid- or senior-level roles. 

Is becoming a Software Engineer right for me?

Software Engineer skills

Key skills for software engineers include proficiency in programming languages and a deep understanding of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. Engineers should also be skilled in automation tools. Collaboration, communication, and the ability to integrate security into development processes are also critical for success in this role. 

  • Key attributes of a Software Engineer include:
    Problem solving attitude
    Collaboration and communication
    Adaptability
    A meticulous eye for detail
    Security awareness

Software Engineer responsibilities

  • Key responsibilities of a Software Engineer include:
    Developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
    Infrastructure management and automation
    Monitoring and performance optimisation
    Collaborating with development and operations teams
    Enhancing security practices
    Managing version control and code repositories
    Supporting incident response and troubleshooting
    Continuous improvement of development processes

Software/DevOps engineers are responsible for building, testing, and deploying applications and infrastructure. They automate repetitive tasks, maintain cloud services, ensure the security and scalability of systems, and monitor performance to avoid downtime. They collaborate with development and IT teams to implement continuous integration and deployment pipelines and troubleshoot any technical issues that arise in the production environment. 

How do I become a Software Engineer?

Qualifications needed to become a Software Engineer

Pursuing a career in software engineering involves developing strong programming, cloud, and infrastructure management skills. Engineers often start with a foundation in software development or IT operations and then move into specialised areas like cloud computing or automation. Certifications in tools such as AWS, along with hands-on experience, can accelerate career advancement and open doors to mid- or senior-level roles. 

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Does a career as an Engineer sound right for you?

If you are looking to start your career in engineering, contact us today to arrange a consultation with one of our experts who can help you explore your options. 

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Salary projection

Average Salary after completing

£75k

You can earn an average of £75,000.00 a year

Software Engineer
£60k
Average salary you can earn
£75k
Software Engineer
£90k
£75k

You can earn an average of £75,000.00 a year

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