Automation index
How much of a Cloud architect’s job can AI already do?
A diagram and sample Terraform come out. Signing a design that costs €40k a month does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Cloud architect
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#82 / 623
View rankingCloud architect
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagrams, ADRs and a first IaC pass.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Cost estimate, Well-Architected and gaps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Review PRs, security and network.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 20% | +3.2 |
Align with security, finops and product.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
PoCs, real failures and vendor limits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Sign the design and own the incident.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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?
Lighting technician
18%
#571 / 623
View rankingLighting technician
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Plot and programmingEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 25% | 35% | +8.8 |
Rig and focusEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 50% | 12% | +6 |
The showEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 15% | +2.3 |
IncidentsEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 12% | +1.2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- ICT software specifications
- multimedia systems
- teamwork principles
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- load equipment
- work ergonomically
- set up multimedia equipment
- work safely with machines
- manage sound quality
- use personal protection equipment
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-4015.00· ESCO/ISCO 3521