  The DevOps phenomenon is gaining popularity through its ability to support
continuous value delivery and ready accommodation of change. However, given the
relative immaturity and general confusion about DevOps, a common view of
expectations from a DevOps role is lacking. Through investigation of online job
advertisements, combined with interviews, we identified key Knowledge Areas,
Skills and Capabilities for a DevOps role and their relative importance in New
Zealand's job market. Our analysis also revealed the global dimensions and the
emerging nature of the DevOps role in GSE projects. This research adds a small
advanced economy (New Zealand) perspective to the literature on DevOps job
advertisements and should be of value to employers, job seekers, researchers as
well educators and policy makers.
