Companies go above and beyond to hire cloud engineering passion and talent. So, we've come up with a list of four reasons why you should consider "switching" from software to cloud engineering. In other words, doing DevOps in the cloud and developing cloud-native software’’.

‘‘The world of cloud computing is growing faster than people or companies can adapt. And it's here to stay too. That's why it's an incredibly cool, dynamic industry in which to work. Maybe you've heard already, but people with cloud computing knowledge go on to have very successful careers.”

1. Generalist or expert? It's all possible

Whether you are a generalist or an expert, there is something for you. You could become an expert in a particular cloud system, an expert in standard technologies like Kubernetes and Serverless, or you could become a more T-shaped professional. There are possibilities to specialize in machine learning, data engineering, security, or networking, for example. But also, if you prefer to be an all-round developer, becoming a cloud engineer will enable you to take another step deeper into programming while quenching your thirst (and gaining the required skills) for the cloud at the same time.

2. Tangible projects with big impacts

Even in small teams, the things you build can create a significant impact on the company or within the industry. Cloud projects are often very tangible, as it will be easier than ever to launch your digital product. For instance, you can build a recommendation engine for a movie theater versus having to write code and maintain databases. If you are a person seeking to make a bigger impact in your work and not remain behind-the-scenes, go to the cloud.

3. Easy to adapt within other industries

Once you've worked in the cloud, let's say with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure, it's easy to switch between cloud vendors when you run into new opportunities. For example, you're a big fan of Asia and Alicloud is suddenly expanding to Europe, you can go for it. The cloud knows no limits, so don't worry about feeling restricted once you've made the switch. At Xccelerated, we teach you not only the cloud-native tools but also open-source technologies, while emphasizing principles and best practices for consolidating.

4. Future-proof your career

Many companies of all sizes—startups, scale-ups, and enterprises—already work with cloud technology, or will soon. And it's not all technology. Working in the cloud also involves processes around DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Agile, Scrum, and many other methodologies that are needed to perform both individually and as a team. The cloud also requires an understanding of cloud cost models, and the impact on the way business operates. Once you have the knowledge and expertise of your choice under your belt, it opens many doors to future-proof your career—whether it's technical or business-related in the end. It's up to you.

Are you a software engineer and became interested in DevOps in the cloud and cloud-native software development?

Become a Cloud Engineer through the Xccelerated Cloud Engineering program. In 13 months, we will teach you many topics mentioned above and connect you with one of our partner organizations.

The program starts on August 1st. Apply now, or find more information about our organization and the full training program.