# HeyDevJob — Hands-On Engineering Practice & Portfolio Projects

> Hands-On Engineering Practice & Portfolio Projects

```yaml
url: "https://www.scrolllaunch.com/products/heydevjob"
website: "https://heydevjob.com"
tier: premium-plus · Verified
upvotes: 10
launch_week: 2026-W27
launched: "Week 27, 2026"
categories: "DevTool, SaaS"
tags: "engineering, portfolio, hands-on"
pricing: freemium
starting_price: $20/mo
maker: adam
created: 2026-06-29
peak_rank: "#8 (Week 27, 2026)"
```

## About HeyDevJob

HeyDevJob offers real engineering practice through hands-on debugging of live production systems across various roles including DevOps, backend, security, data, and AI. Build a portfolio that showcases your real-world problem-solving skills, helping you stand out to hiring managers. Start for free with access to junior tickets and build your portfolio with tangible proof of your capabilities.

## Overview

### Who is it for?

Aspiring engineers looking to build real-world experience and portfolios.

### Problem

Traditional side projects and algorithm sites do not provide real-world experience or proof of ability. Hiring managers seek tangible evidence of skills, which is often lacking in typical portfolios.

### Solution

HeyDevJob places users in real production environments where they can debug and fix actual issues. Each completed task adds to a public portfolio that demonstrates their skills to potential employers.

### What makes it unique

Unlike algorithm sites or generic portfolios, HeyDevJob focuses on real production problems that engineers face, providing a unique and practical way to showcase skills that hiring managers value.

## Use cases

1. Debugging live systems
2. Building a portfolio
3. Preparing for engineering interviews
4. Gaining real-world experience
5. Learning DevOps skills

## Details

### Platforms

- web

### Tech stack

- Postgres
- Redis
- Nginx
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- Python
- Go
- Node.js
- FastAPI
- Bash
- Linux

### Tags

`#engineering` · `#portfolio` · `#hands-on`

## HeyDevJob alternative to

- LeetCode
- HackerRank
- CodeSignal
- Codecademy
- Project Euler

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: How is this different from algorithm sites or side-project portfolios?**

HeyDevJob immerses you in real production environments with actual broken systems to fix, providing practical experience.

**Q: What does the portfolio actually look like?**

Your portfolio is a public URL showcasing every fix you've completed, including ticket title, role, difficulty, and date.

**Q: Do I need experience already?**

No, junior tickets are designed for beginners who can read code and use a terminal.

**Q: How long until I have something to show?**

Most users complete their first ticket in under 30 minutes, with immediate updates to their portfolio.

**Q: Is there a free version?**

Yes, you can start for free with access to 5 junior tickets per month.

**Q: What roles can I practice?**

You can practice across DevOps, Backend, Fullstack, Security, Data, AI/ML, and Kubernetes.

**Q: Are there AWS tickets available?**

Yes, there are free AWS tickets available covering various real-world tasks.

**Q: What happens when I complete a ticket?**

Each completed ticket adds a card to your portfolio, showcasing your skills.

**Q: Can I mix roles in my portfolio?**

Yes, you can mix DevOps, Backend, and Security fixes in one portfolio.

**Q: What is the cost for Pro access?**

Pro access is $20/month, unlocking mid and senior tickets and unlimited monthly fixes.

## Weekly rankings

- Week 27, 2026: **#8** of 19 (9 upvotes)

## Screenshots

- Screenshot 1: https://res.cloudinary.com/dwb211sw5/image/upload/v1782753102/scrolllaunch/products/product_6a42990a7a57bcabb9f99ecd_1782753101832.jpg

## Links

- Website: https://heydevjob.com
- Twitter / X: https://x.com/heydevjob
- Pricing page: https://heydevjob.com/pricing

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