5 ways to become a platform engineer

February 6, 2026•
Resource type: Checklist

Platform Engineering is a high-demand career joining the expertise from software development and DevOps to create internal developer platforms (IDPs) that accelerate development. 5 ways to advance your skills include: 

  • Achieving deep expertise in Kubernetes and containerization.
  • Implementing expert-level CI/CD and GitOps.
  • Focusing on design thinking and using frameworks like Backstage.
  • Articulating the IDP's business case to leadership to create a platform product team.

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