Dev Ops Engineer

Dev Ops Engineer Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Navigating the intersection of software development and IT operations, a DevOps engineer ensures seamless project flows and efficient system performance. DevOps engineering focuses on automating processes, enhancing development cycles, and maintaining system stability.

To start, you’ll need a solid grasp of coding, system administration, and an understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools. It involves hands-on work with version control, monitoring systems, and cloud services. As companies increasingly pivot towards automation and streamlined workflows, the demand for skilled DevOps engineers is rising.

By taking on this role, you are not just solving technical challenges but also improving collaboration between development and operations teams, leading to faster delivery of software and more resilient systems. If you’re eager to be at the forefront of technological transformation and have a knack for optimizing processes, this might be the perfect business idea for you.

In this list, you'll find real-world DevOps engineer success stories and very profitable examples of starting a DevOps engineer that makes money.

1. Jakt ($3.6M/year)

Anthony Tumbiolo, founder of Jakt, started the business after running an events business and teaching himself how to code in college. He realized he loved helping other businesses succeed and saw the potential to impact many people by creating software for them. Jakt started with a six-month contract from their first client, and they have since grown their business through referrals and strategic channel partnerships. In 2018, they achieved $4 million in revenue with a 20% profit margin.

How much money it makes: $3.6M/year
How many people on the team: 15

How I Started A $4M/Year Digital Product Agency

Jakt, a digital product and innovation studio based in NYC, works with both startups and large enterprises, operating on a revenue of $4 million in 2018 with a 20% profit margin, with focus on referrals and channel partnerships to attract and retain clients.

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2. Backrightup ($96K/year)

Courtenay, the founder of Backrightup, came up with the idea for his backup business after realizing the need for Azure DevOps backup in the Microsoft ecosystem. With his previous experience in the Enterprise Microsoft space and the validation from Microsoft's user feedback tool, Courtenay launched Backrightup and quickly gained over 50 customers within 8 months. He focused on targeting medium to large enterprises who require backups for compliance or protection against worst-case scenarios, and leveraged SEO, Google Ads, and email outreach to attract and retain customers.

How much money it makes: $96K/year
How much did it cost to start: $1K
How many people on the team: 6

I Built A Backup SaaS Tool With 50+ Customers In Just 8 Months

Learn how a founder built a profitable backup SaaS tool with 50 customers in just 8 months by identifying a niche demand for an Azure DevOps backup service, pricing it slightly higher than usual, and focusing on SEO with targeted articles and backlinks.

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