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Cloud Engineer

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What does a Cloud Engineer Do?

​A cloud engineer will help business' utilise the benefits associated with cloud based systems [efficiency, reduced cost & security]. A cloud engineer is responsible for designing, deploying & maintaining cloud-based systems and architecture. They will assist business' develop bespoke cloud solutions and manage the migration of current system to a cloud environment.

Cloud Engineer Job Description & Responsibilities

A cloud engineer is responsible for designing and deploying cloud based solutions. This can be summarised into the following common key responsibilities:

​Key Responsibilities:

  • Cloud Architecture & Solution Design based on organisations needs.

  • Deployment of Cloud Solutions & Migration

  • Managing, Monitoring & Maintenance of Cloud Systems

  • Liaise with IT & Developers

  • Cloud System Troubleshooting

  • CPD; Stay on top of recent trends

Cloud Engineer Qualifications, Skills & Experience

A cloud engineer will need to have strong technical skills, with cloud platforms including Azure & AWS, and with coding Java & Python. A skilled developer will also use IaC [Infrastructure as Code] tools to automate the deployment of cloud solutions, including Terraform & Ansible. Proven experience with Docker and other orchestration tools including Kubernetes is beneficial for a cloud engineer. As well as proven experience in these areas it can be useful for a cloud engineer to have the the certificates or qualifications such as being a Certified Solutions or Cloud Architect with AWS, Google or Azure.


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