diff --git a/.dockerignore b/.dockerignore
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..e25a73be14f7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.dockerignore
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+# Reference: https://docs.docker.com/engine/reference/builder/#dockerignore-file
+# Exclude node_modules
+node_modules
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index f1775c014981..839883fbd8a5 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@
 - `[jest-validate]` [**BREAKING**] Use ESM exports ([#8874](https://github.com/facebook/jest/pull/8874))
 - `[jest-types]` Mark `InitialOptions` as `Partial` ([#8848](https://github.com/facebook/jest/pull/8848))
 - `[jest-config]` Refactor `normalize` to be more type safe ([#8848](https://github.com/facebook/jest/pull/8848))
+- `[*]` Added Dockerfile for Jest Development ([#9109](https://github.com/facebook/jest/pull/9109))
 
 ### Performance
 
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index cc3f55ca834d..b731b544eb8e 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -32,6 +32,28 @@ _Before_ submitting a pull request, please make sure the following is done…
 
     Note: Replace `<your_username>` with your GitHub username
 
+1.  Run Jest with [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/engine/docker-overview/) (Optional) or continue reading for manual instructions.
+
+    1. If you haven't already, [Install Docker](https://docs.docker.com/install/).
+
+    1. Navigate to the `/jest` directory. You should be able to see the `Dockerfile` file when you run `ls`.
+
+    1. Build the Jest image (may take a few minutes):
+
+    ```sh
+    docker build -t jest .
+    ```
+
+    1. Run the Jest image:
+
+    ```sh
+    docker run --volume="YOUR_PATH_TO_JEST:/usr/src/app" --rm jest:latest
+    ```
+
+    1. The `yarn run watch` command will watch the `/packages` directory for file changes. See `package.json` for a full list of commands. [Learn how to run commands in a container](https://docs.docker.com/engine/reference/commandline/exec/) or visit the [official Docker docs](https://docs.docker.com/) for other Docker related questions.
+
+    1. **Skip to step #8 and continue reading.**
+
 1.  Jest uses [Yarn](https://code.facebook.com/posts/1840075619545360) for running development scripts. If you haven't already done so, please [install yarn](https://yarnpkg.com/en/docs/install).
 
 1.  Make sure you have `python` installed (v2.7 is recommended, v3.x.x is not supported). Python is required by [node-gyp](https://github.com/nodejs/node-gyp) that is used when running `yarn install`.
diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..c9d990710cce
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+#Build: docker build -t jest .
+#Run: docker run --volume="$PWD:/usr/src/app" --rm jest:latest
+
+#Use Node 12.13.0 image
+#Includes Python2.7
+FROM node:12
+
+#Setup basic environment
+ENV DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive \
+    LANG=en_US.UTF-8 \
+    LC_ALL=C.UTF-8 \
+    LANGUAGE=en_US.UTF-8
+
+WORKDIR /usr/src/app
+
+#Copy entire directory
+COPY . ./
+
+#Install dependencies
+RUN yarn
+
+#Build && Watch for changes
+ENTRYPOINT ["yarn"]
+CMD ["watch"]