Top 50 IT Jobs in the World: 10-6

IT; just two simple letters which describe a monumental mass of technology related topics, but when the phrase ‘IT Jobs’ is mentioned, just how many IT jobs does this describe?

The precise amount of IT Jobs isn’t exactly known however, more are being created every day with the rapid growth of technology worldwide.

So what are the most popular IT Jobs to date? For every day during the week until Friday 5th of August, we will be posting 5 of the 50 top IT Jobs! Here are today’s 5:

 

10. Database Manager

Average Annual Salary (UK): £30,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: oversee how data assets are managed within a company, including data organization and access: internally-generated private and public data, as well as externally-created (user) private and public data; data modeling; database design; define and ensure data backup processes; monitor and analyze database performance; troubleshoot data integrity issues; manage a team of other database specialists, including Database Administrators.

Academic Pathway:

This is a high level position, and employers will expect you to have a relevant degree, such as computer science, statistics or demography. You’ll also need an advanced knowledge of programming in relevant languages and experience in a position of management or equivalent qualifications.

Much of the necessary experience can also be gained through a previous job in IT support, programming, web development or other IT roles. Alternatively, there are entry routes through graduate training programmes and apprenticeship schemes, allowing you to work your way up to database management.

 

 9. User Experience Designer

Average Annual Salary (UK): £50,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: design software interface flow, user interactions, screen layout and organization, screen interaction (between screens), overall appearance (visual design), and optimizes the user experience — typically through iterative improvements and user feedback, to create engaging user experiences; create wireframes or more realistic prototypes — possibly with the help of front-end web developers or a web designer with the necessary development skills; recommend design patterns that are both tested (on other Web sites or apps or desktop software) as well as appropriate to the software at hand; define A/B Split Testing studies to determine which variation of an interface is more engaging. In some companies, UX teams own an application instead of a designated “content owner” and can thus request changes from software developers directly as needed.

Academic Pathway:

This multifaceted career draws from elements of psychology, visual design, communications and computer science. As a result, degrees in these areas can all be used as a stepping-stone toward becoming a user-experience designer. Many employers require a member of their design team to have a bachelor’s degree, and a graduate degree can increase the chances of employment. Depending on the team function an employer is trying to fill, a degree in a specific field may be preferred; a visual designer, for example, is usually required to have a degree in visual or graphic design.

The primary skill requirement is a familiarity and expertise with systems and coding languages. Depending on the specifics, these can include Java, Perl, HTML, CSS and XML/XSL. Knowledge of programs like Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and others is also extremely important. It should also be emphasized that this career is a creative endeavor. Creativity, problem-solving, passion and attention to detail are important aspects of this profession.

 

8. Quality Assurance Manager

Average Annual Salary (UK): £35,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: oversee all IT-related quality assurance efforts within an organization — e.g., the entire application portfolio; manage a team of QA specialists (testers, QA analysts, leads, supervisors); interact with stakeholders; attend high-level project meetings for new/ updated computer systems; budget resources for inter-departmental efforts.

Academic Pathway:

A degree or HND in any subject is acceptable. However, employers may prefer qualifications in subjects such as business studies/management, materials science/technology, food science/technology, textile technology, polymer science/technology, process engineering, physics, mathematics or production engineering.

For some positions a postgraduate qualification or a technical background may be beneficial. Relevant work experience is highly desirable and may be gained via final year project work, work shadowing, sponsorship, vacation work or ‘year out’ placements.

Key skills for quality assurance managers:

• Confidence
• Excellent technical skills
• Organisational skills
• Planning skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Teamworking skills
• IT skills
• Communication skills.

 

 7. Data Architect

Average Annual Salary (UK): £51,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: provide a data architecture for an organization’s data assets, including databases, data integration (combining data sources into one view), data access; define the formal data description, structures, models, flow diagrams, and overall metadata; enable stakeholders to manage their portion of the databases or data warehouse, under guidance and data access policies; have logical and physical data modeling skills, whether they’re used in actuality or to oversee a Data Modeler’s efforts; defines data warehouse policies including for Information Assurance.

Academic Pathway:

To become a data architect, you should start with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field. Coursework should include coverage of data management, programming, big data developments, systems analysis and technology architectures. For senior positions, a master’s degree is usually preferred.

The key aspect of your employment application will be experience. Top employers expect job candidates to have spent at least five years dealing with application architecture, network management and performance management, if not more.

 

6. Data Warehouse Manager

Average Annual Salary (UK): £35,000

Typical responsibilities/ skills: collect and analyze business data from external and internal sources; interact with stakeholders to understand and incorporate business requirements; database modeling, business intelligence skills, data mining, data analysis, reporting; oversee data warehouse integrity; oversee benchmarking of performance; manage a team of Data Warehouse Developer / Analysts.

Academic Pathway:

• Excellent analytical abilities
• Project management experience
• Background in database theory and practice combined with hands-on experience in data warehousing technology
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in computer science
• Five or more years of experience in a data warehousing environment
• Three or more years managing technical personnel
• Proficiency in data warehousing tools and database systems (for example: Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2)

 

 

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