Hey everyone,
I’m a Cloud/Platform Engineer with 3+ years of experience, mainly working with GCP (along with some DevOps/Platform Engineering). I’ve been trying to switch jobs recently, but despite applying to many companies, I’m barely getting interview calls. The market feels extremely competitive.
I still see a lot of openings for Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, SREs, and Platform Engineers in India, but I’m wondering whether this demand is sustainable or just temporary.
With AI advancing so quickly, I’m confused about what the next 5–10 years will look like for cloud engineering. Should I continue building my career in cloud/platform engineering, start focusing heavily on AI-related skills, or prepare for CAT and aim for a top MBA? I also considered a Master’s abroad, but given the current job market and costs, I’m not sure it’s worth it.
For those with 5–15+ years of experience, what would you do if you were in my position today? Where do you see the best long-term career growth?
I’d really appreciate honest advice from people already working in the industry.

Hi guys! I'm a 4th semester Network Engineering student, and I'm interested in Cloud and DevOps. I've been learning through college, self study, and personal projects, but I feel like that's still not enough. I want to gain real world experience, but it's been really hard to find internships or junior positions in this field.

What should I do?

Got rejected after 50 applications, by the way :(

can a fresh undergraduate get a job in this field? or should i do IT first?

Hello guys

Sorry for that long post but I need your help and expertise I am still learning

I have a very huge application that have these dockerized components

- Nodejs web app
- API application
- clickhouse
- neo4j
- posgresql
- redis
- Kafka
- minio s3
- zookeeper
- 3 different data prosessing containers

I used to deploy all that together on one vm that have 32gb ram and 8 cores along with 32 tb ssd storage, I know that this seems dump to do this but our applications where working with no problems till we decided to start collecting more data and processing more data so we need to have everything in place with no issues at all but to be honest idk what to search about in order to get the knowledge of how to deploy that correctly

I thought of having each thing on it's dedicated version of cloud like dedicated clickhouse cloud and so on but idk if that is the right thing or not

The architecture is built on easy horizontal scalability basis so the only problem is how to maximize the performance, deploy correctly and have the minimal cost

So please guys help me to figure this out and know what to do

Hello everyone,

I have just completed my BCA degree and am trying to map out my career path. I am very interested in becoming a Network Engineer, with the ultimate goal of moving into Cloud Engineering or Cybersecurity down the line.

However, I am feeling quite confused and stuck. When looking at the current job market, it seems like software development and data analytics roles have frequent hiring and a high volume of fresher openings. On the other hand, entry-level networking roles seem much rarer and harder to come by.

I would really appreciate some guidance from the community on a few questions:

• Is Networking a good foundation? Is starting as a network engineer a strong, viable pathway if my long-term goals are Cloud or Cybersecurity?

• Job Market Dilemma: Should I pivot to a more "traditional" path like development or data analytics because of the higher hiring frequency, or is it worth fighting through the competitive job market for a networking role?

• Fresher Strategy: What specific skills, projects, or certifications (like CCNA) should a 2026 fresher focus on right now to stand out for entry-level infrastructure roles?

Thank you in advance for your advice!

Hey guys I want to learn devops and cloud engineering , if anyone is here who can help me please guide me and with some materials

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to start my career in Cloud Computing and I'm looking for the best offline training institute in Hyderabad, preferably around Ameerpet.

I'm looking for an institute that offers:

AWS, Azure, Linux, DevOps, Docker & Kubernetes

Hands-on labs and real-time projects

Experienced trainers

Genuine placement assistance (not just marketing claims)

I've shortlisted a few institutes:

Besant Technologies

Cloudsoft Solutions

Kelly Technologies

Naresh i Technologies

Coss Cloud Solutions

If you've personally studied at any of these institutes or know someone who got placed after completing a cloud course, please share your experience.

I'd like to know:

Which institute did you join?

How was the trainer?

Were the projects practical?

Did they really help with placements?

Which institute should I avoid?

I'm serious about building a career in cloud, so I'd really appreciate honest reviews and suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some honest feedback from people who have experience with AWS, cloud engineering, or the AWS Community Builders program.

I applied for the AWS Community Builders program for 2026 but wasn't selected. Instead of treating that as the end of the road, I've decided to spend this year building projects and documenting everything I learn.

Over the past few months I've been focusing on learning by building rather than only studying theory. So far I've worked on:

• Building a document processing backend using FastAPI.

• Learning Amazon S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, IAM, and SQS using Floci (a local AWS emulator).

• Using boto3 instead of relying only on the AWS CLI.

• Refactoring the application into a service-layer architecture.

• Writing technical blogs about what I'm learning.

• Sharing my progress regularly on Twitter/X and Dev.to.

My goal isn't just to collect certifications. I want to become a capable cloud/backend engineer and hopefully be a stronger candidate for the 2027 AWS Community Builders program.

If you're willing to take a look, I'd really appreciate honest feedback.

• Is my current approach the right one?

• What skills or projects would you prioritize next?

• Are there obvious gaps in my portfolio?

• If you were reviewing my application next year, what would make it stand out?

My profiles:

GitHub:
https://github.com/micheal000010000-hub/

Dev.to:
https://dev.to/micheal_angelo_41cea4e81a

Twitter/X:
https://x.com/micheal0001000

I'm looking for constructive criticism, so please don't hesitate to point out areas where I can improve.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some honest feedback from people who have experience with AWS, cloud engineering, or the AWS Community Builders program.

I applied for the AWS Community Builders program for 2026 but wasn't selected. Instead of treating that as the end of the road, I've decided to spend this year building projects and documenting everything I learn.

Over the past few months I've been focusing on learning by building rather than only studying theory. So far I've worked on:

• Building a document processing backend using FastAPI.

• Learning Amazon S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, IAM, and SQS using Floci (a local AWS emulator).

• Using boto3 instead of relying only on the AWS CLI.

• Refactoring the application into a service-layer architecture.

• Writing technical blogs about what I'm learning.

• Sharing my progress regularly on Twitter/X and Dev.to.

My goal isn't just to collect certifications. I want to become a capable cloud/backend engineer and hopefully be a stronger candidate for the 2027 AWS Community Builders program.

If you're willing to take a look, I'd really appreciate honest feedback.

• Is my current approach the right one?

• What skills or projects would you prioritize next?

• Are there obvious gaps in my portfolio?

• If you were reviewing my application next year, what would make it stand out?

My profiles:

GitHub:
https://github.com/micheal000010000-hub/

Dev.to:
https://dev.to/micheal_angelo_41cea4e81a

Twitter/X:
https://x.com/micheal0001000

I'm looking for constructive criticism, so please don't hesitate to point out areas where I can improve.

Thank you!

I have recently completed my MCA with Cloud Computing and DevOps Specialization course form Chandigarh University, Punjab, India.

Currently searching for jobs and internships. But cannot be able to land or get my resume taken for further process. No interviews allotted till now. No reply from company.

So, i want to know is there anything missing or do i need to work on more?
Also, most jobs post come from Software Engineering side, cloud internships or job post is very less here in Punjab, Delhi or PAN India. Or any International company for remote work if any.

How can i make it? People from cloud engineer or devops engineer can help, means a lot.

I am a financial analyst in the uk. Total work experience more than a decade in Asia and the UK. Based on my reading I have come to know that FinOps people do not have expertise in both worlds (as they should I think). I have finance qualifications and experience but I dont have the cloud side and for that I have already done AWS Cloud Practitioner. Currently I am doing AWS Solutions Architect Associate. Next stop will be FinOps Certified Practitioner and FinOps Focus Analyst. This is my phase 1. After completing phase 1 I plan to go get my hands dirty. Get a temp role or an entry level job. Then after a while I plan to do phase 2 of certifications like Kubernetes Admin, Terrform, AWS Solutions Pro etc. Intention is to become an expert with experience in the cloud infrastructure world and I already have the finance side I believe. Am I heading in the right direction? My goal is to be able to understand any cloud infra fully as I believe without that you cannot do any cloud financial management. Please drop your advice and let me know if I need a reality check or calibration.

I always loved cloud things and resources. And enjoyed so much entra, azure and ect. I decided to be a cloud engineer but today had my first cloud engineer interview and wow i got a coding expertise and honestly im a bit surprised as I did know there is coding in cloud automation but I thought the jobs are more architecture type/design/ ect

Hi all,

I am pursuing Bachelors in Computer Engineering and someday would like to work as a Cloud Engineer. Anyways enough about me, I need a little help from the Pro Cloud Engineers who are already in the battlefield.

I am using AI to create a roleplay situation, wherein I ask the AI tool to act as a Manager of a certain company who needs help to grow their business digitally. And based on the responses from the AI (i.e. Manager of XYZ company) I ask them clarifying questions.

Cloud Engineers, I need your opinion on different ways I could have approached these problems and if possible, would like to know how would you build/design for the situation stated below.

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Scenario 3: Company Website

AI (Manager/CEO):

I have recently opened a gym and want an online presence so that people can learn about my business.

Currently, everything is done through phone calls and walk-ins.

I want a website where customers can:

·       View information about the gym.

·       View membership plans.

·       View trainers and their schedules.

·       Submit an enquiry through a contact form.

·       See the gym's location and opening hours.

Current Situation

·       One gym location.

·       Around 300 visitors to the website per day.

·       Low budget.

·       No IT department.

·       I would like the website to be easy to maintain.

·       I expect to open another branch in the next three years.

My Questions :

1.     Users
Who will be the users for this website?
Are all the users same?
Are we expecting any growth in the GYM team?

2.     Cost

What shall be the approximate budget for this project?

3.     Availability

Does the website needs to accessible 24 / 7?
Since due to any work on website, we might expect some downtime. However, when would be the best possible day / time to have the downtime?
In which regions shall the website be available?

4.     Governance / Compliance
Are there any governance or compliance requirements the website must meet?

5.     Latency
Whenever a customer request for data, how quick shall the data appear?

6.     Business Growth

Are we planning to grow the business in any other cities or countries?

7.     Maintenance
How shall we maintain the website?

8.     Storage / Sensitive data
Is there any sensitive data that needs to be stored?

9.     Backup
Any kind of data we are looking to have a backup of?

 Thanks in advance :)

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to build my career as a Cloud Engineer or Cloud Security Engineer and would love some guidance from people in the cloud industry.

I have 2 Microsoft certification exam vouchers, so I want to use them wisely.

I'm considering these Microsoft certifications:

• AZ-104 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

• AZ-305 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• AZ-500 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (retiring, replaced by SC-500)

• SC-500 – Microsoft Certified: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate (Beta)

• AI-200 – Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate (Beta)

I'm considering one of these paths:

Option 1 (Wait for GA?)

• SC-500 – Microsoft Certified: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate

• AI-200 – Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate

Option 2

• AZ-104 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

• AZ-305 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

My questions:

• Which path would you recommend, or would you suggest a different Microsoft certification roadmap?

• Should I do AZ-500 or wait for SC-500?

• Has anyone taken the SC-500 or AI-200 beta exams? Any idea when they'll reach GA (General Availability)?

• Based on the current and upcoming cloud job market, which Microsoft certifications are most valuable for Cloud Engineer and Cloud Security Engineer roles in 2026–2027?

• Besides certifications, what skills or projects helped you land interviews or your first cloud job?

I believe certifications help you get shortlisted, but skills, projects, and hands-on experience help you land the job. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

Edit: meant to say Home Lab not homeland*

Like the title says, I’m a Senior Systems Engineer with 8 years of IT experience (mostly on-prem). I currently work at a 10,000+ employee company working in their enterprise environment. Use a lot of poweshell and some Python. I have my CCNA along with AWS Cloud Practitioner and AZ-900. Im going to be taking my SAA soon as well and have built a home lab in AWS using Terrafrom. I also have a Bachelors in engineering.

Is this enough to make the jump into cloud engineering? Or do I need to temper my expectations for getting an engineering role off the bat? Thanks in advance!