The Gap Between Dev and DevOps (And Who Fixes It)
In 2026, tech teams are evolving fast but one gap still shows up everywhere: the disconnect between building features and running systems efficiently. Developers are focused on shipping quickly, while DevOps ensures things stay stable in production. The problem? Without alignment, teams end up dealing with performance issues, rising cloud costs, and last-minute infrastructure fixes.
That’s where cloud engineers come in. They sit right between development and DevOps, making sure everything works together—not just at launch, but as systems grow. They think beyond deployments, focusing on architecture, scalability, and cost efficiency. It’s not just about keeping things running, it’s about making sure they run well.
More companies are starting to hire cloud engineers to bring this balance into their teams. And with the shift toward global talent, many also leverage remote cloud engineers to scale faster and smarter. The result is better collaboration, fewer surprises, and systems that are actually built to handle growth.
