Cloud Engineer

A cloud engineer is an IT professional who designs, builds, and maintains cloud computing systems for organisations. This includes working with platforms like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to help businesses store data, run applications, and manage services securely online. Typical tasks include configuring cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance, migrating data from traditional servers to the cloud, and troubleshooting technical issues. Cloud engineers also collaborate with software developers and IT teams to optimise cloud resources and costs. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Java, and an understanding of networking and cybersecurity. It is a rapidly evolving field with excellent prospects for career progression and specialisation.