Devops vs. Software Engineer

A software engineer designs, develops, maintains, tests, and evaluates computer software and other software products. Their tasks include implementing technical designs, improving and maintaining existing code base, reviewing code changes, writing new codes for application, identifying issues with the software, and coordinating the installation of the software for clients.

Here are the key differences between a devops and a software engineer:

• Devops engineer is a person who is a part of both development and operations, works on code with the developer team, oversees the code releases, and also manages the deployment and operation processes

• Software engineer is a person who designs, develops, maintains, tests, and evaluates computer software/software products using the principles of software engineering

• A devops engineer requires knowledge of programming, management, and skills in problem solving and organization

• A software engineer requires knowledge of data structure and algorithms, and has programming skills in debugging large codebases, troubleshooting software issues, and also possess strong reasoning skills

• Devops work with the operation side of an organization

• Software engineers work separately from the operations side of an organization

• Devops have knowledge of the entire software development life cycle (SDLC)

• Software engineers focus on specific parts of the software development life cycle (SDLC)

• The main focus of a devops is to deploy and smooth the operation of a software product

• The main focus of a software engineer is to create a good software product that meets the requirements of a client or company