Job Title: Cloud Engineer
Location: Boston, MA / Pleasanton, CA
Roles and responsibilities –
Cloud engineer roles and responsibilities involve performing a variety of tasks on a routine basis. These are some typical duties of cloud engineers:
• Working with stakeholders to understand the modifications they wish to apply to their current systems
• Analysing current systems to find flaws that can jeopardise cloud security
• Uploading business information to a cloud computing platform and setting up simple retrieval mechanisms for data
• Staying updated on advancements in the field of cloud computing to advise businesses and clients on industry best practices
• Increasing cloud storage capacity to store more files and crucial corporate data
• Ensuring the protection of data in computer systems by working with cybersecurity and IT staff
• Troubleshooting issues pertaining to cloud application failure or security flaws
• Creating and installing cloud computing solutions in accordance with client or employer requirements
• Automating specific system operations to enhance efficiency and speed
• Testing designs to find and fix mistakes and make system improvements
• Evaluating and identifying the best cloud solutions in collaboration with engineering and development teams
• Developing, establishing and implementing modular cloud-based applications
• Locating, evaluating and fixing infrastructure risks and deployment problems
• Periodically evaluating computer systems and offering suggestions for performance enhancements
• Offering support and guidance to meet customer requirements
Skills -
• Educational Background - A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a similar discipline.
• Cloud certifications - AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform qualifications (for example, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Knowledge about Cloud Platforms - Proficient in AWS, Azure, or GCP services, with hands-on experience.
• Security Knowledge - Familiarity with managing identities, legal compliance, and cloud security concepts.
• Networking Skills - Solid understanding of cloud networking ideas and settings.
Inspection and Resolution of Issues - Can effectively troubleshoot and handle cloud-related difficulties.
• Understanding DevOps and CI/CD - Experience with DevOps methods and CI/CD pipelines.