Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible), monitoring/observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack), scripting (Python, Bash), and DevSecOps practices. Soft skills like collaboration, problem-solving, and communication are equally valued. Engineers experienced in microservices, automation, and regulatory compliance are in high demand.