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Hey r/devops,
Quick intro: I’ve been a full-stack dev for the last 6 years, mostly MERN (Mongo, Express, React, Node). Loved building apps, but lately I got super curious about the "other side" - infrastructure, automation, and how everything actually stays alive in production.
So last month I went full-time on DevOps: Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, Linux, Ansible, Argo CD, Grafana, the whole stack. Spent 8-10 hours a day, built small demos, broke things on purpose, fixed them, etc.
I know DevOps isn’t just “learn tools and you’re done” — it’s a culture, CI/CD mindset, collaboration between dev and ops, observability, GitOps, the whole philosophy. That part excites me the most.
Right now I’m planning to build 10-15 solid projects (personal portfolio + maybe some open-source contributions) so I can actually show I can do this in real life.
But here’s where I need the community’s real talk (2026 AI era edition):
What do I actually still need to complete to be job-ready as a DevOps Engineer coming from a dev background? Specific projects that recruiters notice? Certifications that still matter? Extra skills (IaC patterns, security, cost optimization, multi-cloud)?
What’s the current reality for DevOps roles right now? Is the market still good for career switchers? How has AI (Copilot, AI agents for infra, auto-remediation, etc.) actually changed day-to-day work? Are companies hiring more juniors/mid-levels or has everything become "senior+ only" because AI handles the basics?
For someone switching from full-stack, what’s the best way to frame my resume and LinkedIn? Should I highlight my dev experience as a strength (I already understand pipelines from the app side) or hide it?
Any horror stories or "I wish I knew this earlier" advice for people coming from app dev into platform engineering?
Would love honest answers, no sugarcoating. Even if the answer is "bro, market is tough right now, focus on X", I can handle it. Just want to do this the right way.
Thanks in advance, legends. Really appreciate this community.
(Feel free to roast my current knowledge level too 😂)