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Cloud Engineer responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions
- Modifying and improving existing systems
- Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives
Job brief
We are looking for a Cloud Engineer to join our team and work with our engineering team to optimize, implement, and maintain our organization’s cloud-based systems.
A Cloud Engineer’s responsibilities include deploying and debugging systems, as well as executing new cloud initiatives.
Ultimately, you will work with different IT professionals and teams to ensure our cloud computing systems meet the needs of our organization and customers.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy modular cloud-based systems
- Develop and maintain cloud solutions in accordance with best practices
- Ensure efficient functioning of data storage and process functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security
- Identify, analyze, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues
- Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements
- Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on client needs
Requirements and skills
- Proven work experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role
- Azure, AWS, and GCP certifications preferred
- Troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Client management skills to discuss systems as needed
- Relevant training and/or certifications as a Cloud Engineer
Frequently asked questions
What does a Cloud Engineer do?
Cloud Engineers are IT professionals who are in charge of building and maintaining the cloud infrastructure for their organization. They can have more specific roles, such as designing solutions or coding to work with new platform technologies.
What are the duties and responsibilities of a Cloud Engineer?
A Cloud Engineer has many responsibilities like auditing an organization’s cloud infrastructure and monitoring the capacity and scaling capabilities of an organization.
What makes a good Cloud Engineer?
A good Cloud Engineer must have excellent general programming skills to ensure they can interpret and implement code as needed. They must also have excellent leadership skills since they help manage a team of IT professionals to develop and manage the organization’s infrastructure.
Who does a Cloud Engineer work with?
A Cloud Engineer will work with many professionals, such as IT Technicians, to build and maintain an organization’s cloud infrastructure.