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Security training: How to become a DevSecOps Engineer 2026
Further training

Security training: How to become a DevSecOps Engineer 2026

Practical guide for successful DevSecOps training: skills, learning paths, tips & examples to get started as a security engineer in 2026.

Andrzej Fink 7 min 2.907 views
DevOps vs SRE 2026: Which career path suits you?
Career path

DevOps vs SRE 2026: Which career path suits you?

DevOps vs SRE 2026: The article explains the roles, differences and job opportunities of both career paths in a practical way. With concrete examples, tips and current salary trends.

Viktor Fink 7 min 2.484 views
Stakeholder management for engineers: managing expectations 2026
Soft skills

Stakeholder management for engineers: managing expectations 2026

Stakeholder management is a decisive success factor for engineers in IT projects. Practical tips, tools and scenarios show how expectations can be optimally managed in 2026.

Andrzej Fink 6 min 4.347 views
ATS-optimised CV: How IT applications will pass muster in 2026
Application

ATS-optimised CV: How IT applications will pass muster in 2026

Why an ATS CV is crucial for IT job applications in 2026: Practical tips on how to structure and customise your CV - machine and human friendly.

Viktor Fink 7 min 3.022 views
Plan open source contribution: First PR workflow for 2026
Portfolio

Plan open source contribution: First PR workflow for 2026

This article shows you how to strategically plan your first open source contributions. Get to know the PR workflow and strengthen your IT portfolio for 2026 with targeted engagement.

Andrzej Fink 6 min 2.763 views
On-Call in DevOps: Compensation, readiness, limits 2026
Work-life balance

On-Call in DevOps: Compensation, readiness, limits 2026

On Call in DevOps in 2026 demands clear boundaries, fair compensation and smart processes. Concrete practical tips and current trends improve the work-life balance and protect IT professionals from overwork.

Viktor Fink 6 min 1.645 views
Internal promotion in IT: arguments, timing, strategy 2026
Career

Internal promotion in IT: arguments, timing, strategy 2026

How to succeed with an internal IT promotion? Find out which arguments, timing and strategies will count in 2026 - with practical examples and concrete career tips.

Viktor Fink 8 min 4.906 views
Coding interview in Germany: Expected tasks in 2026
Interview

Coding interview in Germany: Expected tasks in 2026

Find out what to expect in the 2026 coding interview in Germany: task formats, examples, soft skills and technology trends for IT applicants.

Viktor Fink 7 min 3.285 views
Trial period in tech: setting goals and making success visible 2026
General

Trial period in tech: setting goals and making success visible 2026

The probationary period in IT offers great opportunities: professionally organise your start in a tech job in 2026 with specific objectives, active communication and targeted feedback.

Viktor Fink 6 min 2.929 views