> I work in a pretty small team of devs and devops and would love to see some diversity in the team. This is great and a very acceptable goal. > However, is i

> I work in a pretty small team of devs and devops and would love to see some diversity in the team. This is great and a very acceptable goal. > However, is it valid or proper to look specifically for female developers? Yes, it is, but... > Is it ok to be mention in the job ad? No. Absolutely not. Try to reframe your thoughts here. You're not looking for a female developer because she is a woman. You're looking for a female developer because it will give your team a set of viewpoints and skills that aren't necessarily provided by a man. Focus on her skills and the benefits she brings to the team, rather than on her gender. You need to find a female dev that contributes as much as, if not more than, any other member of your team (regardless of gender). Hiring a good dev that's female over a great dev that's male is not only discrimination, but also a poor business choice.