Key skills include cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI), infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), monitoring and logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack), and security best practices (DevSecOps). Soft skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and agile methodology understanding are also critical. Professionals demonstrating measurable improvements in uptime, deployment automation, and cost optimization are particularly attractive to employers. Continuous upskilling and certifications enhance career prospects.