Only if you let it. I think you imagine programming and “dev ops” as distinct skills. They just focus on different aspects of adding business value. They aren’t

Only if you let it. I think you imagine programming and “dev ops” as distinct skills. They just focus on different aspects of adding business value. They aren’t like someone who can cook and also groom a dog trying to make those skills fit a job or career. Employers hire people who can add value. You have to present your skills and experience to highlight how you can do that. I spend about half of my freelancing time programming, half doing system admin and infrastructure. The skills overlap and complement each other.