Job Description
Cloud engineers and architects research, design, evaluate, integrate and maintain software applications, technical environments, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software, specifically around cloud computing.Duties May IncludeCollect and document users requirements and develop logical and physical specificationsResearch, evaluate and synthesize technical information to design, develop and test computer-based systems including mobile applicationsDevelop data, process and network models to optimize architecture and to evaluate the performance and reliability of designsPlan, design and coordinate the development, installation, integration and operation of computer-based systems including mobile applicationsAssess, test, troubleshoot, document, upgrade and develop maintenance procedures for operating systems, communications environments and applications softwareMay lead and coordinate teams of information systems professionals in the development of software and integrated information systems, process control software and other embedded software control systems.Examples of TitlesApplication architectCloud architectCloud infrastructure engineerEmbedded software engineerSoftware architectSoftware design engineerSoftware systems integration engineerSoftware technical architectTelecommunications software engineerWhere They WorkCloud engineers are employed in information technology consulting firms, information technology research and development firms, and information technology units throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.Here are some schools that have programs related to this career: Be part of the future of finance with Sustainability and Financial Management at Waterloo!