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Can AI do the work of a DevOps engineer?
Today an AI can already do 37% of this job. Architecture, the hard calls, and review still need someone who has broken production.
It does not tell you how many jobs will vanish.
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IS WORK OVER?
DevOps engineer
37%
AI or a robot can already do 37% of this job.
#12 / 103
View rankingDevOps engineer
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Modify existing software to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, or upgrade interfaces and improve performance.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 48% | +4.8 |
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 48% | +4.8 |
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 48% | +3.4 |
Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 33% | 28% | +9.2 |
| Total | 100% | 37% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- write code
- programming
- software development
- coding
- debug code
- implement cloud security and compliance
- systems development life-cycle
- cloud security and compliance
- computer programming
- ICT system integration
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1252.00· ESCO/ISCO 2512
IS WORK OVER?
Farmer
28%
#49 / 103
View rankingFarmer
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 29% | 12% | +3.5 |
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Coordinate clerical, record-keeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 55% | +5.5 |
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 55% | +2.2 |
Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 4% | 28% | +1.1 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 28% | +6.2 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- technical equipment for crop production
- crop production principles
- agronomical production principles
- soil structure
- plant species
- agroforestry
- types of storage facilities
- pest control in plants
- ecology
- fertilisation principles
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-9013.00· ESCO/ISCO 6111