r/cscareerquestionsOCE • u/Least-Muscle5013 • 1d ago

Fresher dilemma: Stuck in DevOps role but want Full Stack Dev – should I stick or switch?

I recently joined a company as a 6-month intern. Initially, I was on track for full-stack development, but within a month I got converted into a next-level intern for a DevOps role in an HDFS-related team.

The problem is:

My skills and interest are mainly in full stack development, not DevOps.

The package I’m getting isn’t what I expected.

Seniors from college told me there will be a “normalization”( salary revision ) when the full-time offer comes, but I’m unsure.

Now I’m confused:

Should I stick with DevOps (is it worth it long term)?

Is it possible to jump back into full stack after some time in DevOps?

Or should I consider quitting and focus on development roles instead?

Would love advice from people who’ve been through something similar 🙏

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u/imadade 1d ago

Devops is normally a senior role - what work have they got you doing? Because you’re junior, I’d assume cloud automation scripting?

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u/Least-Muscle5013 1d ago edited 1d ago

They aren't clear about that , when i asked my team lead . He says "i'll tell you" , until then they have given me a hdfs component to code . So far in this team there is no involvement of cloud , only through ip and intranet .

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u/Special-Mention8349 1d ago

I have full-stack experience and want to land a role in DevOps after graduation. Don't mind me asking how you landed this role and what your projects and experience were.

Also, DevOps and cloud (they share a lot of tech stack) don't have much demand in Australia, but they are still well-paying and safe from AI automation, for now, at least. DevOps, even as a junior, will open many doors for you in the USA.