DevOps Engineer Jobs in Arlington, TX
As Arlington employers ship software faster, they need people who can bridge development and operations, and that is the DevOps engineer. When D.R. Horton pushes updates to its homebuilding and mortgage platforms, or when a DFW tech company automates its release pipeline, DevOps engineers build the automation that lets code move from a developer's laptop to production safely. It is one of the highest-paying IT roles in the metro and demand keeps climbing.
Current devops engineer Openings in Arlington, TX
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Top Arlington Employers Hiring DevOps Engineers
DevOps roles in Arlington concentrate at software-driven corporate headquarters, healthcare systems modernizing IT, and technology firms across the metro:
- D.R. Horton - release automation for a national homebuilder and DHI Mortgage, based in Arlington.
- Medical City Arlington - HCA application delivery and automation for clinical systems.
- City of Arlington - automation for modernized municipal applications.
- GM Arlington Assembly - automation supporting connected manufacturing and plant software.
- Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital - application delivery for clinical and operational systems.
- Arlington managed service providers - local IT firms building CI/CD pipelines for business clients.
DevOps Engineer Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level (0-2 years): about $80,000 to $95,000
- Experienced (3-6 years): about $105,000 to $130,000
- Senior or lead DevOps engineer: about $135,000 to $165,000
These are local estimates that vary by cloud platform, automation stack, and on-call duties. DevOps sits at the top of the DFW IT pay range, and full-time roles typically add health insurance, a retirement match, paid time off, and paid certifications.
How to Become a DevOps Engineer in Arlington
DevOps is rarely a first job. Most Arlington DevOps engineers come up through software development, systems administration, or cloud engineering. UT Arlington's computer science program is a strong local feeder, and Tarrant County College offers foundational programming and IT coursework. Valuable credentials include AWS or Azure certifications and the Certified Kubernetes Administrator. Texas does not license DevOps engineers, so employers screen on real automation experience and a portfolio of pipelines you have built.
What the Job Involves
A DevOps engineer builds and maintains CI/CD pipelines, automates infrastructure with code, manages containers and orchestration, sets up monitoring and alerting, and works alongside developers to make releases reliable and repeatable. Site-reliability duties and on-call rotation are common, since keeping production stable is the core of the job.
Skills Employers Look For
- CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Ansible
- Containers and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes
- Cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Monitoring, logging, and incident response
Career Path and Advancement
Many Arlington DevOps engineers start as developers, sys admins, or cloud engineers, then move into DevOps as they master automation. From there the ladder runs toward senior DevOps, site reliability engineer, platform engineer, or DevOps lead, all of which pay at the top of the local scale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a DevOps engineer in Texas?
No. Texas does not license DevOps engineers. Employers rely on cloud and Kubernetes certifications plus a proven track record building automation and pipelines.
How long does it take to become a DevOps engineer in Arlington?
DevOps usually takes about four to six years to reach, since most people first build experience in development, systems administration, or cloud engineering before specializing.
Can you work as a DevOps engineer remotely in Arlington?
Yes. DevOps is one of the most remote-friendly IT roles, so many Arlington and DFW employers offer fully remote or hybrid positions, typically with an on-call rotation.
Which Arlington employer pays the most for DevOps engineers?
Software-driven corporate headquarters like D.R. Horton and larger enterprises tend to pay at the top of the local range, especially for senior engineers with strong cloud and Kubernetes skills.
Is DevOps the same as site reliability engineering in Arlington?
They overlap heavily. DevOps focuses on automating delivery, while SRE emphasizes reliability and uptime. Many Arlington employers use the titles interchangeably or blend the duties.
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