Cloud infrastructure is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the tech industry. According to Synergy Research, the market topped $57 billion in Q3 2022, up $11 billion over the same period last year.
And while that growth is down on figures from the previous quarter (the market increased by 29% between April and June), it’s still one of the great success stories in an economy rocked by geopolitical troubles, high inflation and supply chain issues.
What is cloud infrastructure?
The term, ‘cloud infrastructure’ covers all the equipment, software, networks and power generation needed to provide the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the internet. It’s usually stored in large data centres or warehouses, and cloud providers charge individuals and businesses to use their infrastructure on a pay-as-you-go basis.
What’s fuelling cloud infrastructure growth?
The cloud is becoming increasingly critical to businesses. It enables them to store, manage, and process important data, without having to invest heavily in their own IT departments. The cloud also powers emerging technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, which look set to transform tasks currently reliant on humans (computer coding, social media posts, sales materials, and legal briefs, for example).
Who are the major players in the cloud infrastructure sector?
Amazon Web Services is the largest cloud infrastructure provider, with 34% of the market share. The division is now more profitable than the company’s e-commerce business, and the services it provides — along with other major players such as Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure — are already fundamental to many large businesses.
What does cloud infrastructure growth mean for recruitment?
With all this growth in the cloud infrastructure sector, there’s an increasing demand for cloud professionals with specific knowledge and skills. Those familiar with AI and machine learning, programming languages such as Java, JavaScript and Python, and database management are at an advantage, as are those with experience working with cloud providers.
Typical roles include:
- Cloud administrators, experts who manage a company’s cloud infrastructure
- Cloud security analysts, those responsible for protecting against breaches
- Cloud engineers, who ensure the smooth running of an organisation’s cloud services
- Cloud automation engineers, as the name suggests, build, implement and maintain the technology that automates tasks
- Cloud consultants are experts with a broad knowledge of the cloud who can advise companies looking to switch to cloud technology
- Cloud software engineers, who are responsible for upgrading, repairing and maintaining cloud software and databases
- Cloud architects design and implement a company’s cloud computing strategy
At NST Recruitment we’re working with several companies looking to fill cloud infrastructure roles, and are looking to build our community of cloud experts. If you’re looking for an exciting new role within the sector, reach out today!