Cloud Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing solutions on major cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Certification in at least one of these cloud providers is required.
Architecture and Design Skills: Proven experience in architecting scalable, highly available, and resilient cloud solutions. Deep knowledge of cloud-native architecture principles, microservices, containerization, and Serverless computing.
Programming and Scripting: Strong coding skills in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#) and experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
Security Expertise: In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices and hands-on experience in securing cloud environments, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.
Networking Knowledge: Proficiency in cloud networking concepts, including virtual private clouds (VPCs), subnets, routing, load balancing, and VPNs.
Containerization and Orchestration: Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
Databases: Experience in selecting and configuring database solutions in the cloud, such as RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Cloud SQL.
DevOps and CI/CD: Understanding of DevOps practices and experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
Monitoring and Logging: Proficiency in cloud monitoring and logging tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, ELK stack) to ensure system reliability and performance.
Excellent Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, understand business requirements, and present technical solutions effectively.