cloud technologies
The technologies which enable access to hardware, software, data and services through remote servers and software networks irrespective of their location and architecture.
cloud technologies — the technologies which enable access to hardware, software, data and services through remote servers and software networks irrespective of their location and architecture. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 54.34/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030, and is one of the Technical AI skills McKinsey identifies as specialised for AI-building work. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 9 occupations in our catalogue, including cloud DevOps engineer, cloud architect, cloud engineer, and cloud identity manager.
Occupations that require cloud technologies
Showing top 9 of 9 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is cloud technologies?
The technologies which enable access to hardware, software, data and services through remote servers and software networks irrespective of their location and architecture.
What category of skill is cloud technologies?
ESCO classifies cloud technologies under the knowledge category, specifically in the database and network design and administration subcategory.
Is cloud technologies an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 54.34/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Is cloud technologies one of the Technical AI skills?
Yes — cloud technologies is on McKinsey's Technical AI shortlist, the set of specialised skills relevant to building, tuning, and deploying AI systems rather than just using them.
Which jobs require cloud technologies?
In our catalogue, 9 occupations list cloud technologies as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include cloud DevOps engineer, cloud architect, cloud engineer, cloud identity manager, smart home engineer, ICT network administrator.
How transferable is cloud technologies between industries?
ESCO tags cloud technologies as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is cloud technologies the same as cloud computing?
Yes — cloud technologies is also known as cloud computing, or edge computing. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn cloud technologies?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands cloud technologies and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.