Cloud Engineer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Cloud Engineer:

  • Degree in computer science or a similar field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in the field of cloud computing.
  • Experience with CI/CD systems.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills.
  • Client management skills.
  • Experience with SysOps.
  • Azure, AWS, and GCP certifications preferred.
  • Troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Cloud Engineer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Cloud Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.