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Cloud architects implement architectures planned by administrators and developers and are responsible for the design and management of cloud architectures. Furthermore, they advise customers on the development of cloud-based applications by means of modern cloud technologies and cloud architecture patterns.
Many companies from different industries, such as healthcare, information technology and finance make use of cloud technologies and need specialists to design and manage secure cloud environments. Thus, qualified cloud architects have very good career prospects.
Cloud architects are experts for distributed systems and global data availability. They are familiar with security aspects, have skills in user administration and advise customers on the development of cloud-based applications. Moreover, cloud architects are highly in demand when it comes to the creation of big data architectures.
Qualified cloud architects are IT specialists who implement cloud strategies of companies. Enterprise architects, for instance, support companies with the transition to cloud computing technologies. Cloud architects can obtain different further qualifications, e.g. the AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.
The salary of cloud architects depends on the size of the company; larger companies usually pay more. On average, the gross starting salary is about EUR 40,000 per year. With increasing experience, the average annual salary may rise up to EUR 60,000. Highly qualified senior cloud architects who work for top employers may even earn up to EUR 90,000 gross.
