skills & motivations

Talent in the cloud computing field perform a range of responsibilities related to the delivery of cloud-based computing services, such as the design, development, deployment and maintenance of cloud-based solutions.

Innate core skills encompass analytical thinking, adaptability and an interest in technology, while important sub-skills (learned skills) include cloud infrastructure design, cloud security, compliance and governance. Key motivations include opportunities to problem-solve, grow their careers and make an impact on both business and society.

skills supply

what it shows

Skills supply data indicates the total number of individuals who have the skills required for cloud computing in each of the 23 markets we researched. These figures are based on a combination of verified, normalized labor market data by market and granular, skill-based data sourced from professional social media networks and job boards, and career sites.

Use the chart to understand the availability of skills (“supply map”), availability of sub-skills (“skill type”), talent with recent job search activity (“active talent”), as well as the share of talent who prefer permanent or contract work (“preferred employment type”).

need to know

1. Although the cloud computing talent pool is sizable at 3.1 million, the number of sub-specializations and high demand make experienced talent scarce.
2. The U.S. has the most cloud computing talent, at 42%, followed by India, the U.K. and Canada. Hungary, Czechia (widely known as Czech Republic) and Norway have the lowest availability of talent.
3. Out of all cloud computing sub-skills, compliance and governance is the rarest, with only 15,000 individuals having this skill.

skills demand

what it shows

Skills demand data indicates job postings that require cloud computing skills in each of the 23 markets we researched. These figures are based on a combination of verified, normalized labor market data by market and granular, skill-based data sourced from professional social media networks and job boards, and career sites.

See demand for each skill cluster by market, explore demand for sub-skills within each cluster or view the job vacancy rate (JVR) — defined as hiring complexity — to understand market competitiveness for these skills. The higher the JVR, the more competitive it is to recruit.

need to know

1. On average, cloud computing talent is three to eight times more challenging to find than the market average, with compliance specialists up to 17 times more challenging to find across different markets.
2. Based on hiring complexity, it is easiest to access cloud computing talent in Brazil and Malaysia.
3. Romania and Poland have the highest talent scarcity, especially for senior talent. Finding senior talent in these countries is 10 times harder than the market average.

compensation

what it shows

The data included in this graph shows the average salary brackets in U.S. dollars for cloud computing skills in the 23 markets examined. Compensation data is mapped and analyzed from combined sources providing current pay data.

Select the markets of interest to understand what salary ranges are considered competitive and in which markets you should recruit to stay within budget.

need to know

1. Cloud computing is one of the most expensive skill clusters, averaging more than $69,000 across the globe.
2. Some of the highest paying markets for cloud computing talent are Switzerland (where salaries are often above $160,000 and even higher for senior roles), as well as the U.S., Germany and Norway.
3. Some of the markets with the lowest salaries for cloud computing talent include Argentina, India and Malaysia.

remote & hybrid working

what it shows

Remote working data shows the percentage of job postings that offer candidates remote or hybrid work for cloud computing roles (noted as “demand”), as well as talent working preferences (noted as “supply”) in each of the 23 markets researched.

It is estimated that the actual share of remote/hybrid working opportunities is higher than advertised online. You can view the data by both skill cluster and individual skills.

need to know

1. Currently, 30% of all global cloud computing job postings are categorized as either remote or hybrid. Though the highest share across all clusters, this still falls short of the 53% of talent in the cluster who prefer remote or hybrid work.
2. Nearly 40% of cloud computing talent are open to a career change, close to the average score for all tech skill clusters.
3. While nearly 19% of talent prefer contract or self-employment, those with the scarce compliance and governance skills are the most likely to choose contract work. Canada and Australia have the highest shares of talent seeking contract work.

gender diversity

what it shows

Gender diversity data show the current balance of male to female employees currently working in roles that require cloud computing skills in each of the 23 markets researched. Findings are based on self-identified, normalized data from talent supply sources.

Use the chart to understand in which markets you are more likely to engage female talent for cloud computing skills. You can view the data by both skill cluster and individual skills.

need to know

1. Cloud computing has the second-least amount of gender diversity of all skill clusters, with 21% female representation globally.
2. Romania shows the highest representation of female specialists at 77%, followed by Hungary (52%) and France (33%).
3. On an individual skill level, some of the more diverse sub-skills across shared service center markets include cloud infrastructure and service management.