Top 50 IT Jobs in the World: 25-21

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 aren’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! Today’s top jobs are:

 

25. Database Developer

Average Annual Salary (UK): £29,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: data management and development, data modeling, data warehousing, investigate data integrity issues; devise and conduct data tests for integrity, and follow an action plan for any necessary recovery; document access of specific databases for developers in other departments; work with logical and physical models of data; understand principles of distributed data, data redundancy; incorporate database updates as per stakeholder requirements; produce reports on analyzed business intelligence data; write database queries and complementary computer code to support internal applications, and which are possibly shared with developers in other departments. This may require knowing “back end” programming or scripting languages such as Java, Ruby, Python, Perl, etc., as well as knowledge of both traditional RDBMSes (Relational Database Management Systems) and newer NoSQL databases such as Cassandra, CouchDB, MongoDB, Hadoop and others.

Academic Pathway:

For most database developer jobs, you would need to know how to use structured query language (SQL) and database management systems (DBMS), which include:

• DBMS (relational database management systems)
• OODBMS (object-oriented database management systems)
• XML database management systems

Employers often look for previous experience in computing such as IT support, programming or web development.
You could study for a qualification such as a HNC/HND or degree, then join a company’s graduate training scheme straight from college or university. Relevant subjects include:

• computer science
• information science
• software engineering
• mathematics

If you do not have an IT-related degree, you may still be able to get a place on a graduate training scheme, as larger employers tend to accept graduates from any discipline. You could study for a postgraduate IT conversion qualification, although this is not essential.

 

24. Data Modeler

Average Annual Salary (UK): £47,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: creates the Conceptual Data Model representing an organization’s data requirements for various business processes; produces the plan for building the Logical Data Model(s) from the conceptual model. (The physical data model is the actual implementation (database) where data will be stored.) Data modeling (aka database modeling) covers business requirements for databases and is an organic process, so this role also requires adapting a database to business requirements changes.

Academic Pathway:

Many jobs in data modeling require a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on computer or information science or applied mathematics; some employers seek those with graduate or postgraduate courses in business or information systems management. Courses recommended by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) include digital logic and data representation; computer architecture and organization; memory architecture and directions in computing. Some jobs can be obtained through a combination of practical experience and college courses in computer science.

 

23. Project Manager

Average Annual Salary (UK): £44,000

For an IT project, this overlaps with Computer and Information Systems Manager. This is a broader role than for an Applications Development Project Manager and may not require as much of a technical background. Project Managers should have at least an understanding of — if not experience with — the computer systems or software being built / maintained. Responsible for defining, maintaining, and enforcing a project schedule; updating schedule when requirements change or project facets become overdue; keep projects on or under-budget. Other responsibilities and requirements: understand Agile development process (where necessary); run scrums; interact with multiple departments and many levels of co-workers, and convey to them the importance of their respective stakes while also keeping technical resources such as developers goal-oriented; update management on the status of projects, bottlenecks, requests for resources.

Academic Pathway:

There are different ways to become a project manager. Whichever route you take, you will need experience of organising and managing resources and costs.
You can study towards a foundation degree, degree or postgraduate award in business or project management. Courses that include work placements are particularly useful.
Alternatively, you can move into project management on the strength of your experience. For example, you might progress after starting out as a member of a project support team, or move up after managing smaller projects in another job.
To work as a project manager, you will normally need experience of applying project management principles and methods, such as PRINCE2. You may also need skills in particular software, for example Microsoft Project or Open Workbench. There are lots of other software packages available and the one you use will depend on the organisation you work for. A knowledge of development processes like ‘Agile’ will also be useful.

 

22. Web Developer

Average Annual Salary (UK): £25,000

This is a wide-ranging role that can include “front-end” (Web browser: JavaScript, HTML, CSS and related technologies) and “back-end” coding, or require specialization. Back-end coding could be using Java, Ruby, Python or Perl, etc., and might involve database queries and manipulation. A person focusing on back-end web development might also develop APIs (Application Programmer Interfaces) which layout a blueprint of commands for allowing integration of a software platform beyond its own code — such as for building the mobile version of a Web application, etc. Some jobs labeled “Web Developer” also have an expectation of front-end design, though such a role is usually denoted as Web Designer / Developer. Another role in this category is a Web Applications Developer, which involves integrating 3rd-party Web technologies.

Academic Pathway:

You would normally need a foundation degree, HND or degree in an IT-related subject. Relevant subjects include:

• web development or web design
• multimedia design
• digital media development
• web content management
• business information systems
• computer programming

You may be able to start in a junior position with alternative IT qualifications if you can demonstrate excellent skills in web development technologies. You will need to be familiar with at least one of the following areas:

• common operating systems and servers
• databases and web programming
• networking and security
• graphics and web design

You should also have an understanding of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards for website accessibility.

 

21. Software Product Manager

Average Annual Salary (UK): £44,000

Software Product Manager. Usually “owns” (the development and maintenance of) one or more software products / applications / platforms within an organization; works with marketing, UX / design, developers, project managers, etc., in a largely cross-departmental role. Other requirements and responsibilities: be an evangelist for the product — internally and externally where appropriate; research the market and understand what the user wants — either in terms of improvements or new features; be an influential personality and possibly have an entrepreneurial mindset; be outward-facing and understand both customer needs and strategies for acquiring customers; have broad knowledge of relevant from products from various disciplines, not necessarily deep knowledge of one discipline.

Academic Pathway:

Industry and academia established a standard for software product management education. According to this consensus, a software product manager is educated in the following areas:[3]

Core practices: product strategy and product planning
Participation in strategic management
Orchestration of development, of marketing, of sales and distribution, and of service and support
The International Software Product Management Association (ISPMA) maintains the public body of knowledge and syllabi for international certification.

 

 

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