# DevOps and SRE Resumes That Get Past ATS

Platform teams want to see systems, automation, and outcomes. Your resume needs to prove you build and improve infrastructure--in a format that parses.

## What to Put on a DevOps Resume

Lead with a short summary: your focus (SRE, platform, cloud, etc.) and what you're looking for. Then experience: 3-5 bullets per role that mix what you built (pipelines, infra, reliability), how (Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS), and outcome (uptime, deploy frequency, cost).
Use keywords from the job description--Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, AWS, observability--in your bullets so ATS and recruiters see match. Link to GitHub or write-ups if you have public work.

## Format and Impact for DevOps Resumes

Single-column, clear headings, no tables or graphics--ATS-friendly. One page for under 5 years; two pages max for senior+. Outcomes first: "Reduced deploy time from 2 hours to 15 minutes" beats "Worked on CI/CD."
If you've written post-mortems or runbooks (anonymized), you can mention them in a bullet. They demonstrate communication and rigor--valued for senior and staff DevOps and SRE roles.

## Why FolioX

FolioX gives DevOps engineers an ATS-friendly resume and a place to document projects in one place. Clean layout that parses correctly, PDF export, and one profile so platform and SRE teams get the full picture.


## FAQ

### What should a DevOps engineer put on a resume?

A short summary, experience with bullets that show what you built and the outcome (uptime, deploy frequency, cost), education, skills, and optionally a link to GitHub or write-ups.

### How do I get my DevOps resume past ATS?

Use single-column layout, clear section headings, and keywords from the job description in your experience. Avoid tables and graphics in the body.

### How long should a DevOps resume be?

One page for under 5 years; two pages max for senior+. Lead with experience and impact; keep education and skills concise.

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