Cloud Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Cloud Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Collaborating with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions.
  • Modifying and improving existing systems.
  • Interacting with clients, providing cloud support, and making recommendations based on client needs.
  • Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud technologies and initiatives.
  • Designing, developing, and deploying modular cloud-based systems.
  • Developing and maintaining cloud solutions in accordance with best practices.
  • Ensuring efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security.
  • Identifying, analyzing, and resolving infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues.
  • Regularly reviewing existing systems and making recommendations for improvements.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Cloud Engineer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Cloud Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.