Cloud Engineer

Architecting the future of cloud computing with Cloud Engineer's innovation

About

A Cloud Engineer is someone who helps create, maintain as well as troubleshoot cloud infrastructure. Cloud Engineers have specific roles that include cloud architecting, development and administration. Watching Tv or listening to music on streaming services, backing up pictures on the internet and much more is all possible because of Cloud Technology.

A Cloud Engineer plays multiple roles depending upon the size of the company they work for, employer, years of experience and much more. This career field provides multiple job opportunities. Few of their responsibilities include helping organizations to migrate the computer system on cloud, monitoring cloud management and data storage services, etcetera. 

Eligibility

For Bachelor’s

  • Aspirants need to pass 10+2 with at least 50% marks in science stream from any recognised board. 
  • Students can opt for a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems and Technology or any other related field.

 For Masters

  • To gain job market knowledge, one can opt for a Master’s degree in Software Engineering or any other related field. 

Job Roles

The field of Cloud Engineer aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, this field presents innumerable job profiles:  

  • Cloud Engineer
  • Data Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Cloud Operations Engineer
  • Software Engineer
  • Principal Software Engineer
  • Senior Platform Engineer

Top Recruiters

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the Cloud Engineering field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

  • Secureworks
  • Baker Hughes
  • Deloitte
  • Giant Eagle
  • Exeevo
  • Telstra
  • Saasvaap
  • DTCC
  • Uber
  • Samsung

Salary

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a Cloud Engineer is very impressive only in India.

 

Level of Salary

Salary Package per Year

Starting Salary

Approx Rs 3,80,000

Mid Level Salary

Approx Rs 8,00,000 

Senior Level Salary

Approx Rs 15,00,000 

Skills

  • Zest for Learning
  • Communication Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Analytical Skills

Scope

Cloud Engineers are professionals responsible for assessing a business’s infrastructure as well as migrating various functions on cloud-based systems. Businesses are now more keen to adapt newer technology and move their functions along with data to cloud-based systems that has led to a dramatic increase in hiring candidates with cloud computing skills by 33%.

Needless to say, this career field is on a rise as businesses all over the World are updating to newer technology as well as upgrading themselves. Now is the time to join this industry as it is blooming along with providing multiple growth opportunities. One must have great technical abilities and zest for learning in order to flourish in this industry.

Benefits

  • High Earning Potential
  • Job Security
  • Freelance Work
  • Job Security
  • Multiple Job Opportunities
  • Diverse Work Environment

Drawbacks

  • Long Hours
  • High Responsibility
  • Continuous Learning
  • Educational Requirements