Below you’ll find a description of the roles, responsibilities, and salary expectations for some of the most in-demand cloud roles:
Cloud Engineer
A Cloud Engineer’s primary responsibilities are to design, implement, and maintain cloud computing solutions for clients/organizations. They must have the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical team members so they can understand business needs first hand.
According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual pay for a Cloud Engineer in the United States is $128,837. The majority of Cloud Engineer salaries range between $107,500 to $149,000 with top earners making $166,500 annually across the United States.
DevOps Engineer
A DevOps Engineer uses processes, tools, and methodologies to manage code through the software development life cycle, from writing and committing code through to deployment, and subsequent maintenance and updates. DevOps Engineers must be familiar with a variety of tools and processes including Git and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) software.
According to Glassdoor, the estimated total pay for a Devops Engineer is $133,185 per year in the United States, with an average salary of $104,240 per year. Many companies advertise salaries for DevOps Engineer roles that exceed $150,000 per year.
Solutions Architect
Solutions Architects help companies solve business problems through technology solutions. A Solutions Architect is responsible for selecting and implementing the most suitable solution based on the requirements of the company. Though typically a senior role, some junior positions are also available.
Salaries range from $80,000 to over $200,000 – this is a big range as it is highly dependent on experience.