Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible), observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack), scripting (Python, Bash), and DevSecOps practices. Soft skills like communication, cultural awareness, and self-management are crucial. Engineers familiar with microservices, automated testing, and global compliance standards are highly sought.