Cloud Developer
A cloud developer designs, builds, and maintains applications in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Learn more about the skills and training you need to become a Cloud Developer.
Role profile
What does a cloud developer do?
Cloud Developers work with AWS, GCP and Microsoft Azure, and cloud-native technologies such as serverless computing, microservices, and containers to create scalable and efficient solutions.
Their role involves coding, optimising costs, ensuring security, and automating deployments. They collaborate with teams to align with business goals while staying updated on emerging cloud trends and technologies.
What skills does a cloud developer need?
A cloud developer must excel in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with strong skills in cloud-native application development.
They should master serverless computing, containerisation with Docker and Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or Go, along with cloud APIs and event-driven architectures, is essential.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and monitoring tools ensures scalable and efficient solutions is useful for cloud developers, as is understanding of microservices architecture, database integration and edge and hybrid cloud development.
Cloud developers also need to be strong communicators, proficient in collaborating with key stakeholders in DevOps, Cyber Security and IT. They need to explain cloud concepts to non-technical audiences, manage multiple projects and explore creative solutions to solve problems.
What are the main responsibilities of a cloud developer?
Organisations need cloud developers to build scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-native applications. They enable rapid deployment through CI/CD, optimise performance with serverless and containerisation, and integrate cloud services to enhance functionality.
Cloud developers ensure resilience, automation, and innovation, helping businesses stay competitive, reduce operational complexity, and adapt quickly to changing market demands.
What are other job titles for a cloud developer?
A cloud developer might also be known as a:
- Cloud engineer
- DevOps engineer
- Cloud architect
- Cloud solutions architect
How does QA support cloud developer training?
We offer cloud training and courses, designed to empower organisations to upskill their teams in platforms, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP and Databricks.
QA has a team of experienced trainers, who specialise in and have their own certifications in all leading cloud platforms. They will work with your teams to deliver training courses that meet the needs of your organisation.
We help businesses to deliver cloud skills at scale, including the upskilling and hiring of key job roles, such as cloud developers. Our learning solutions include our library of cloud learning courses, which is available through a single subscription and ideal for cloud developers who want to learn new skills at their own pace.
What our cloud expert says
“Developers are the backbone of solution success, translating business needs into innovative, scalable, and efficient cloud applications. They are the ones closest to customer requirements, deeply understanding their pain points and expectations.
By bridging technical possibilities with real-world challenges, developers ensure that solutions are not only functional but also impactful.
Their ability to iterate quickly, optimise performance, and integrate feedback makes them critical drivers of innovation, directly influencing customer satisfaction and business growth. Empowering developers means enabling success.”
How to become a cloud developer
Cloud developers need to have relevant skills and qualifications to enter this challenging and exciting field. Experience in top cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure and GCP is key, as well as knowledge of IT, cloud and network infrastructure is essential.
Earn cloud certifications
As an official training partner of AWS, Azure and GCP, we offer a wide range of certifications to support those who want to become a cloud developer.
Learn essential cloud skills online
Build your cloud skills with access to hours of courses, hands-on labs and exams. Develop essential knowledge of AWS, Azure and GCP and prepare for certification exams with a subscription to our online learning platform.
Explore cloud apprenticeships
Our cloud apprenticeship programmes benefit from a flexible and blended learning journey, helping you apply cloud solutions to a range of real-life scenarios – gaining valuable workplace skills faster.
Top cloud developer certifications
AWS Certified Developer – Associate Level Certification
An Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Developer – Associate Level candidate has an understanding of core AWS services, uses, and basic architecture best practices, as well as proficiency in designing, developing, and deploying cloud-based solutions using AWS.
GCP Professional Cloud Developer Certification
A Professional Cloud Developer builds scalable and highly available applications using Google-recommended practices and tools. This individual has experience with cloud-native applications, developer tools, managed services, and next-generation databases.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
Microsoft Azure Developers design, build, test, and maintain cloud solutions, such as applications and services, partnering with cloud solution architects, cloud DBAs, cloud administrators, and clients to implement these solutions.
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