Congratulations! You’ve landed a job with the Platform Engineer title. Excited? Check. A touch of ‘what have I gotten myself into?’ Check. If that sounds like you when you got the job, you’re not alone.
Platform engineering has emerged as a critical discipline and as the cornerstone of several products in modern software delivery that bridge the gap between development and operations to create smoother, faster and more reliable ways to production and deployment.
But with this new role comes the question: Now what?
You might be wondering about your new platform engineer responsibilities or how to get started. This article will help guide you through those initial steps, critical focus areas, and some key considerations. I’ll map out a path to help you not just survive, but thrive in your new role, building a platform engineer roadmap for your first 90 days and beyond.
Understanding Your New World: The First Days – Listen, Learn and Map
Resist your urge to dive in and start building immediately. Your first month, or even your first 90 days as a platform engineer, is primarily about discovery and not drastic changes. The first part of your job is to understand the existing ecosystem, the people, and the challenges they face.
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