Do You Still Need a DevOps Team?

As DevOps practices have matured, the necessity for dedicated DevOps teams is diminishing, thanks to advanced automation tools like Qovery, which automate crucial tasks such as infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD, and monitoring, traditionally handled by DevOps engineers. These platforms offer cost-effective solutions, with Qovery reportedly costing significantly less than hiring full-time DevOps engineers, while providing scalability, efficiency, and reliability through automated processes. Despite potential downsides such as limited default choices and a learning curve, Qovery offers advanced settings for customization and comprehensive support to mitigate these issues, ensuring it can adapt to various organizational needs. As the industry evolves, the role of DevOps engineers is likely to shift towards more specialized Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles, focusing on system reliability and performance in increasingly complex environments, making DevOps automation solutions a strategic choice for modern organizations.