Do You Need a Degree to Be a DevOps Engineer? A 2025 Guide

When you think of a DevOps Engineer, you might picture someone with a shiny Computer Science degree from a top-tier university. That was the old rulebook. In today’s cloud-powered, open-source-fueled, community-driven tech world… the rules have changed. 👉 The truth? A degree is nice to have, but it’s NOT a mandatory ticket to join the DevOps revolution. 👉 The better question: “Do you have the skills and mindset of a DevOps engineer?” Top companies (even tech giants) now hire for skills, not just degrees. They want someone who can: In short: They want a problem-solver. A degree shows you can learn. Hands-on skills show you can do. The second matters way more in DevOps. A degree CAN help you (but it’s optional). Most common degrees: A degree may: 👉 But it will NOT teach you DevOps “out-of-the-box”. You will still need to build those skills yourself.