ATS keywords
DevOps Engineer resume keywords
These are the top 15 ATS-relevant keywords every DevOps Engineer resume should include in 2026. Copy them into your resume, then let ApplyX tailor it to any job description.
Keywords by priority
Priority is based on frequency in real DevOps Engineer job descriptions. Use critical keywords in your summary and top experience bullets.
1docker
Critical2kubernetes
Critical3terraform
Critical4ci/cd
Critical5aws
Critical6linux
Important7monitoring
Important8infrastructure as code
Important9ansible
Important10jenkins
Useful11github actions
Useful12logging
Useful13security
Useful14networking
Useful15helm
UsefulHow to use these keywords
Summary section: Include 3-4 critical keywords naturally. Example: “Experienced DevOps Engineer with expertise in docker, kubernetes, terraform.”
Skills block: List all relevant keywords in a comma-separated skills section. ATS systems scan this first.
Experience bullets: Pair keywords with measurable impact. “Implemented docker resulting in 25% improvement in delivery time.”
Projects section: Name the tools and technologies you used. Every keyword in context adds ATS weight.
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