Cloud computing remains the number one most sought-after skill
Writing code to create cloud-based digital portals and business applications isn’t just for software companies anymore. Increasingly, tech-forward businesses are building their own stable of software engineers and cloud architects to generate custom digital software and products, rather than relying on third-party vendors.
That’s a huge shift for most businesses. And, for many, the ongoing dearth of skilled cloud workers will make the transition even more arduous. Acute shortages in cloud roles include developers, engineers, architects, and strategists. At the same time, COVID-19 has accelerated the need for cloud-based, secure remote-work platforms and solutions to automate technology. Consider the numbers: Cloud job postings soared 94% between 2017 and 20201, and have accelerated during the pandemic, exacerbated by challenges in various global talent markets and the Great Resignation.
Businesses face a panoply of talent issues that include accelerated hiring processes, hefty salaries of experienced cloud workers, and difficulties finding candidates who fit the organization’s culture. It’s a mighty challenge, but one that’s essential to business performance. Lacking a cloud-literate workforce, the engines of growth may sputter. In fact, more than 90% of IT leaders plan to expand their modern software engineering and cloud environments, yet 80% say inadequate employee skills are holding them back.
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