{"id":42390,"date":"2023-03-20T02:42:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T09:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/?p=42390"},"modified":"2025-01-27T04:37:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T12:37:16","slug":"become-cloud-engineer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springboard.com\/blog\/software-engineering\/become-cloud-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become a Cloud Engineer: 2025 Career Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As cloud-based products become more commonplace, the demand for cloud engineers is increasing too. These specialists aren\u2019t just in high demand\u2014they\u2019re also some of the best-compensated professionals in the tech industry. Entry-level salaries for cloud engineers rarely dip below six figures, and there\u2019s tons of room for growth, with mid and senior-level positions abounding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to become a cloud engineer? Then you\u2019re in the right place. We\u2019ve compiled this 11-step guide so that you\u2019ll know what it takes to succeed as a cloud engineer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does a Cloud Engineer Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cloud engineer designs, implements, and maintains an organization\u2019s cloud infrastructure. This is a huge industry, with end-user spending on public cloud service providers predicted to grow by 20% in 2023<\/a>, reaching almost $600 billion. Cloud computing encompasses a range of technologies, but the principal concept is accessing data storage, tools, and other services via the internet, rather than on-site hardware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Become a Cloud Engineer: An 11-Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the number of cloud engineering jobs predicted to increase by 9%<\/a> in the next decade, now is a great time to start your career journey. Here\u2019s everything you need to know before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Learn About the Industry and Get Familiar With the Basics<\/p>\n

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    Meet the Educational Requirements (and Keep Learning)<\/p>\n

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    Pick Up an Essential Programming Language (or Two)<\/p>\n

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    Develop and Hone Your Skills<\/p>\n

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    Build a Portfolio<\/p>\n

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    Create a GitHub Profile<\/p>\n

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    Consider a Certification<\/p>\n

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    Your Network Is Your Net Worth<\/p>\n

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    Find a Mentor<\/p>\n

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    Pursue an Internship<\/p>\n

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    Tailor Your Resume, Prepare for the Interview, Then Start Applying<\/p>\n

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    Learn About the Industry and Get Familiar With the Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    First things first, it\u2019s good to be well-informed and up-to-date with the industry as a whole. Finding some popular blogs, podcasts, or online communities can be a good start. Researching the kind of roles available and creating some specific goals can also be useful. An introductory online course<\/a> can also help you learn more about the basic principles of cloud computing and how the industry works. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Meet the Educational Requirements (and Keep Learning)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Once you\u2019re a little more informed and ready to commit, it\u2019s time to dive into your technical education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pick Up an Essential Programming Language (or Two)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Learning how to code is an important part of becoming a successful cloud engineer. Here are some of the most popular programming languages used by professionals in the cloud engineering industry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Python<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Python<\/a> can handle many kinds of cloud computing tasks, but it\u2019s also great for many other areas. It\u2019s a useful (and transferable) skill for any programmer or software engineer<\/a> to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Java<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Java is qualified for almost any programming task<\/a> and cloud computing is no exception. Its platform-independent nature makes it easy to transfer modular programs from one computer system to another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Golang<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Golang is an open-source programming language that\u2019s supported by Google Cloud and is primarily used for cloud and network services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Others<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Other languages popular in the cloud computing industry include ASP.NET<\/a>, PHP<\/a>, and Ruby<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Develop and Hone Your Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Making sure you have the technical skills and experience employers want is very important for cloud engineers. Companies will often search for experts in the particular platform they use, with the most widely-used example being AWS (Amazon Web Services)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Technical Skills<\/h4>\n\n\n\n