Hire Cloud engineers
Forget exhausting sourcing and screening the wrong candidates. Hire fast and on budget—place a request, interview 1-3 curated engineers, and get the best one onboarded by next Friday. Full-time or part-time, with optimal overlap.
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How to hire Cloud engineers through Lemon.io
Place a free request
Tell us about your needs
Interview the best
Onboard the chosen one
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Why hire Cloud engineers through Lemon.io?
When your team is working at their limit, the last thing you want is to drop hiring on their plate. Let us find your candidates, so you can free your people to do the job you hired them for.
Pipeline of talent
Don’t wait for devs to come to you. Pluck devs straight from a talent pipeline that’s always full with Lemon.io.
Pre-vetted candidates
Hiring is risky. Each of our devs is put through a 4-step vetting process so you can hire with confidence.
Delivered in 48 hrs
Tell us the skills you need and we’ll deliver you a list of vetted engineers in 48 hrs.
FAQ about hiring Cloud engineers
How much does it cost to hire Cloud engineers?
The cost to hire a Cloud engineer could vary due to different seniority levels, skill sets, and number of years of experience, so the rate depends on those factors. Usually, the rates for in-house workers and independent contractors are different. The base pay of hiring a Senior Cloud engineer in the US, San Jose, ranges from $141K – $174K, according to GlassDoor. The additional pay is $52K – $97K per year.
Where can I find a Cloud engineer?
To hire the right Senior Cloud developer for a remote full-time project, use global websites such as Indeed, LinkedIn, Dice, and GlassDoor. In this case, you should be ready to review a large number of CVs, conduct screening calls, hard skills interviews, communicate with candidates, and support other processes relevant to the hiring process. Or, use the simplest and most comfortable way—ask for assistance from Lemon.io. We will connect you with top Senior Software Engineers who are ready to work remotely in 48 hours.
How to hire a Cloud engineer?
To hire a Senior Cloud engineer, first of all, you need to create a list of requirements that are relevant to the Senior Cloud engineer you are looking for. Consider the budget, timeline, and region preferences, and choose the type of cooperation: direct hire or contract basis. Create a list of relevant screening call questions and tasks for the tech skills interview. If you would like to make the process easier, you can ask Lemon.io for assistance and get a few recommendations for a Senior Cloud engineer from our team.
What is the US daily rate for a Cloud engineer?
The average daily rate for a Senior Cloud engineer’s contract in San Jose, US, ranges from $560 to $688, according to GlassDoor. The rate depends on various factors: seniority level, skill sets, and number of years of experience.
How much is a Cloud engineer contract per hour?
The average hourly rate for a Senior Cloud engineer’s contract in San Jose, US, ranges from $70 to $86, according to GlassDoor. The rate depends on various factors: seniority level, skill sets, and number of years of experience.
What are the best certifications for Cloud engineers?
The best certifications for Cloud engineers are AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Developer, Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect, CompTIA Cloud+, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), IBM Certified Solution Advisor – Cloud Computing Architecture.
Are Cloud engineers still in demand?
Yes, Cloud engineers are in high demand in the market. Cloud engineers cover development in different industries: education, technology, healthcare, retail, media, and consulting services.
How does the no-risk trial period work for new clients?
Lemon.io offers a no-risk paid trial period for new clients if needed. This period can be up to 20 hours, allowing you to check how the engineer works on your tasks before signing up for a subscription.
If something goes wrong and the engineer fails to meet expectations, we’ll show you another remote engineer with our zero-risk replacement guarantee.
How quickly can I hire a Cloud engineer through Lemon.io?
You can hire a Cloud engineer through Lemon.io in 48 hours. Fast hiring is possible because Lemon.io is a marketplace with a pre-screened community of Cloud engineers who have already successfully passed our vetting process: VideoAsk, completion of their me.lemon profile, a screening call with our recruiters that includes various technical questions, and a technical interview with our engineers. Rest assured, the result you get is worth it – only 1% of the applicants are able to join the community.
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Why hire Cloud engineers remotely?
When you hire Cloud engineers, you don’t want the best in your area – you want the best for your team. Remote hiring allows your team to search for the absolute best engineers without tying them down to one area.
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Lower your churn
Remote workers report higher job satisfaction than those who are forced to come into an office every day, leading to lower churn rates.
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Lower your overhead
Offices are expensive. Move team members online so you can stop paying for real estate you only use 40 hours a week.
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Lower your personnel cost
Your dollar goes further when you expand your horizons. Hire from countries with a lower cost of living and enjoy the same skills for less.
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Increase your talent
Hire Cloud engineers from a talent pool as vast as the globe itself. When you’re not constrained by geography, you have access to better devs.