A Jr. DevOps Engineer is typically an entry-level position focused on learning and assisting in the deployment, automation, and monitoring of software applications. They work closely with development teams and system administrators to streamline the software development lifecycle (SDLC) by integrating operations with development practices.

Typical Responsibilities of a Jr. DevOps Engineer:

Automation: Automating repetitive tasks such as server provisioning, configuration management, deployment pipelines, and monitoring.

Infrastructure as Code: Writing scripts or using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to manage and provision infrastructure.

CI/CD Pipeline Setup: Assisting in the creation and maintenance of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines to improve software delivery.

Monitoring and Logging: Setting up monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to ensure system health and performance.

Version Control: Using Git and related version control systems to manage code changes and collaborate with development teams.

Collaboration: Working with developers, testers, and system administrators to understand requirements and assist in troubleshooting system issues.

Cloud Infrastructure: Working with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, helping to manage and optimize cloud resources.

Security and Compliance: Assisting in ensuring systems are secure by applying patches, monitoring vulnerabilities, and implementing security best practices.

Skills Typically Required:

Linux/Unix Knowledge: Basic system administration skills on Linux or Unix-based systems.

Scripting and Automation: Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Ruby for automating tasks.

Version Control: Knowledge of Git for managing code changes.

CI/CD Tools: Familiarity with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or TravisCI.

Cloud Platforms: Basic experience with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).

Monitoring Tools: Experience with or understanding of monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Datadog).

Networking: Understanding of basic networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS).

Containerization and Orchestration: Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and container orchestration.