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Can AI do the work of a Cloud architect?
A diagram and sample Terraform come out. Signing a design that costs €40k a month does not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
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IS WORK OVER?
Cloud architect
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#51 / 103
View rankingCloud architect
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagrams, ADRs and a first IaC pass.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Cost estimate, Well-Architected and gaps.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Review PRs, security and network.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 20% | +3.2 |
Align with security, finops and product.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
PoCs, real failures and vendor limits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Sign the design and own the incident.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- building plans
- renders
- sign a project
- Diagrams, ADRs and a first IaC pass
- Cost estimate, Well-Architected and gaps
- Review PRs, security and network
- Align with security, finops and product
- PoCs, real failures and vendor limits
- Sign the design and own the incident
- arquitecto cloud
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1243.01· ESCO/ISCO 2511
IS WORK OVER?
Auto mechanic
25%
#81 / 103
View rankingAuto mechanic
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 12% | +1.1 |
Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Estimate costs of vehicle repair.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 12% | +0.8 |
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Maintain cleanliness of work area.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 12% | +0.6 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 46% | 28% | +12.9 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- automotive diagnostic equipment
- car controls
- emission standards
- vehicle electrical systems
- types of vehicles
- principles of mechanical engineering
- hybrid vehicle architecture
- teamwork principles
- components of air conditioning systems
- mechanics
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-3023.00· ESCO/ISCO 7231