{"id":6258,"date":"2020-07-07T17:15:16","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T15:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.codemotion.com\/magazine\/?p=6258"},"modified":"2021-12-23T14:21:35","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T13:21:35","slug":"6-cloud-computing-skills-needed-to-boost-your-cv-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.codemotion.com\/magazine\/devops\/cloud\/6-cloud-computing-skills-needed-to-boost-your-cv-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Cloud Computing Skills Needed to Boost Your CV This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t\t\t
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  1. 1. In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies and platforms<\/a>
  2. 2. Ability to work within an integrated and multi-cloud environment<\/a>
  3. 3. Industry and vendor cloud certifications<\/a>
  4. 4. DevOps is increasingly valuable on an IT CV<\/a>
  5. 5. Good management and communication skills<\/a>
  6. 6. Measurement and analysis<\/a><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n

    Companies<\/span> have been undergoing fundamental transformation over the last few years, in a bid to move to a more cloud-based environment. From contact center software<\/a> to cloud video conferencing tools, businesses are beginning to see the benefits of cloud computing technology<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Gartner forecasts that the cloud services industry will grow exponentially through 2022 – and that the worldwide public cloud market will grow to $214.3 million. Gartner\u2019s vice president <\/a>states that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cAt Gartner we know of no vendor or service provider today whose business model offerings and revenue growth are not influenced by the increasing adoption of cloud-first strategies\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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    With new technology<\/span>, comes the need for new expertise. Companies<\/span> are continually on the lookout for employees with the right cloud-based skills<\/span>. They\u2019re prioritizing applicants who are ready to take the reins and tackle the technical challenges that lie ahead. And so can make their transition to the cloud<\/span> complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From vendors providing omnichannel retail software<\/a> to companies<\/span> seeking simpler cloud-based solutions, all types of employers are seeking good IT staff and leaders. Without their help they won\u2019t be able to make the most of their investments in the public, private, and hybrid cloud<\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A career<\/span> in cloud-based technology<\/span> involves more than simply having great IT skills<\/span>. It requires sound business acumen and expertise in many other areas, including metrics and analysis. In this post we\u2019ll outline the key tech-oriented cloud competencies that can guarantee your CV stands out from the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies and platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Cloud-based hirers will undoubtedly require potential employees to have knowledge<\/span> of at least one of the big cloud platforms. Whether that\u2019s Amazon Web Services<\/span>, Google<\/span> Cloud, or Microsoft Azure<\/a>. Specialist expertise in one platform may suffice for some jobs<\/span>, but multi-platform experience<\/span> adds an element of versatility employers will like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Containerization is a sought after skill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Containerization<\/span> is another increasingly sought after area of expertise. Containerization<\/a> has become a leading trend in software development<\/span> as an alternative – or add on – to virtualization<\/span>. It involves packing up software code and it\u2019s dependencies, and preparing it to run on different types of infrastructure<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The ability to understand and apply containerization<\/span> is essential for any cloud developer, to ensure they can build and run applications in the cloud<\/span>. The leading platforms in this area are Docker and Kubernetes, but there are many up and coming alternatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Automation software is a category gaining traction in cloud computing environments too. These open source configuration tools are becoming essential for enabling security and compliance, as well as automating application delivery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From Puppet, Ansible, and Chef to many others, as adoption rates of these technologies increase so does demand for the skilled people<\/span> who can operate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Ability to work within an integrated and multi-cloud environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The cloud<\/span> is a term that\u2019s often used to describe anything and everything that\u2019s delivered online. From Software-as-a-Service (Saas) apps to Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), this terminology reflects a trend: That of companies<\/span> increasingly having to manage a dynamic mix of cloud services, vendors, and types of cloud (public, private, or hybrid). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cloud professionals who are adept at managing a wide range of apps (for example, those dedicated to improving customer support <\/a>in multi-cloud environments) are highly sought after. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Data integration across applications, including data<\/span> from various platforms and vendors (or held in numerous data<\/span> centers), is commonplace in the cloud<\/span>. And to make things even more complex, cloud systems often have to communicate with legacy systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Companies<\/span> are seeking cloud architects and experts who see integration as a part of their job<\/span>. They want to hire someone who sees integration as a fundamental step. An employee who – like a housebuilder – knows he or she needs to put the wiring and plumbing in, before installing the walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Industry and vendor cloud certifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Most employers expect to see relevant industry and vendor certifications<\/a> on an IT resume. And this applies to the cloud<\/span>. Amazon and Microsoft run their own training programs leading to a certificate in AWS<\/span> and Azure respectively. And Google<\/span> offers a training course that leads to a Google<\/span> Cloud Certified qualification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are also many third party certifications that employers will take note of. For example CompTIA offers the Cloud<\/span>+certification. Other industry associations offering such certifications include Firebrand, CIO, and TomsIT Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While employers like to see these kinds of qualifications on a CV it\u2019s important to note that they don\u2019t guarantee career success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. DevOps is increasingly valuable on an IT CV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Because the cloud<\/span> environment is constantly changing, traditional ways of doing things are becoming obsolete. DevOps<\/span> is becoming a hot commodity in the cloud<\/span> computing jobs market – so having this skill<\/span> on a CV will attract an employer\u2019s attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    DevOps<\/span> goes hand in hand with the cloud<\/span> and is a valuable skill<\/span> that\u2019s increasingly in demand by employers. It originated from agile software development<\/span>, and gives companies<\/span> the ability to adapt and modernize their strategies and processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s a skill<\/span> base that\u2019s underpinned by continuous planning, testing, and integration of projects and softwares, so that they are inherently adaptable. It promotes and empowers teams to work together to solve problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    DevOps<\/span> is a skill<\/span> set that\u2019s becoming increasingly sought after even in longstanding IT roles, like systems administrators and engineers<\/a>. This is a trend that indicates the switch from task-based roles to more strategic based roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    DevOps<\/span> is designed to bring new techniques, tools, and processes to the table so developers and IT experts can work more closely together. Skills employers will be looking out for on a CV include \u2018unit testing\u2019 and \u2018chaos engineering\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Employers are asking software engineers to become more accountable for the code they write. They\u2019re looking for engineers who can take \u2018on-call\u2019 responsibilities and respond in real-time to alerts relating to the software<\/span> they\u2019re building. Cloud pros will also benefit from knowing a variety of programming methodologies from Agile and Lean, to frameworks including Kanban and Scrum<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    DevOps<\/span> is enabling companies<\/span> to make faster changes and improve visibility across all applications and infrastructure<\/span>. Continuous improvement is at the heart DevOps<\/span>. With DevOps<\/span> experts considered some of the most talented IT professionals<\/a>, they can expect to earn in the region of $100,000 per year or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Good management and communication skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As well as good technical skills<\/span>, cloud computing requires that staff have a wide range of business skills<\/span>. Companies<\/span> are quick to hire people<\/span> they see as good at both communicating and negotiating. The ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders (e.g. departments and vendors) is critical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dealing with internal employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In this new era of cloud computing, the lockdown approach of IT (an \u2018us-versus-them scenario) no longer applies. Now it\u2019s a case of leading rather than policing – and encouraging staff to make better choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Employers are looking for people<\/span> who can lead from the front. They must have IT expertise along with a personality that fosters enthusiasm<\/span> rather than acceptance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Companies<\/span> moving away from a traditional approach to IT, value leadership qualities across all aspects of cloud implementation and management, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n