Salary guide
Cloud Engineer
- Average salary
- £35,000 – £70,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITCloud Computing
- The UK is a leader in cloud adoption in Europe
Other names this job is known by
- Cloud Systems Engineer
- Cloud Operations Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Build and maintain cloud infrastructure
- Deploy and manage cloud services
- Monitor system performance and security
- Automate tasks and processes
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in computer science or IT
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Scripting and automation skills
- IT infrastructure and security knowledge
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Engineer
- Cloud Architect
- DevOps Lead
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study computer science or IT
- Gain experience with cloud platforms
- Obtain cloud certifications
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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