Today's fast-moving and the digitized world has seen several developments and innovations in technology. And to stick with these progressions, a tech professional needs to meet certain criteria the technology requires. In this regard, Cloud Computing has become a key technology in enterprises' digital transformation strategy right now, delivering computing services – storage, databases, servers, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence – over the Internet to provide faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.

As the cloud begins to lead the business landscape, interest in cloud computing as a career opportunity has also increased. So, building a career as a cloud specialist, aspirants have to know their way around the cloud.

Must-Have Skills to Land into Cloud Computing

•  A candidate must have the understating of coding and programming languages like Python, Perl, and Ruby, along with traditional languages such as PHP, Java, and .NET.

•  Aspirants must know database query languages, such as SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Hadoop.

•  Candidates with knowledge and skills in Linux are in high demand.

•  He/she has knowledge and understanding of DevOps (Developmental Operations).

•  They also must require basic skills, such as communication, presentation, along with quality assurance.

The Most In-Demand Career Opportunity in Cloud Computing

Cloud Engineer

Cloud engineers in an organization are accountable for the technical duties related to cloud computing, from designing cloud software and systems to implementing and maintaining them. They have talents that span a number of domains, including IT architecture, software development, and operations. Cloud engineers perform vital services for their employers, and they're compensated well in return.

Java Developer

A Java Developer is responsible for the programming and development of applications and software using the prevalent programming language, Java. He/she is a specialized type of programmer who may work together with web developers and software engineers to combine Java into business applications, software, and websites. They are involved throughout a product's entire development life cycle and must know how to recognize and assess business issues.

Cloud Computer Systems and Network Administrator (CCSNA)

The role of a Cloud Computer System and Network Administrator is to optimize network software, support operations, and maintain cloud infrastructure. In some organizations, their responsibilities are revolving around implementing and maintaining communication and hardware connections. Building a career in this field, candidates have a degree in computer science with an assortment of skills and experience in network engineering as well as deep knowledge of DHCP, NAT, DNS, routing, network protocols, and TCP/IP.

Cloud Product Manager

A Cloud Product Manager's responsibility revolves around performing product planning for cloud-based offerings – product concept and strategy documents; identifying product positioning and allowing sales processes. They must have a Bachelor's degree in business or computer science alongside working experience with a software development company.

Cloud Sales Manager

Cloud sales managers are responsible for developing and increasing outsourced cloud business with C-suite executives within mid-size and enterprise-level customers. They must have a Bachelor's degree in business administration with experience in client-facing roles, understanding or experience in forming strategic partnerships with all-sized corporations and the ability to travel over 50 percent of the time on the job.