Top 50 IT Jobs in the World: 35-31

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? Every day for the next two weeks, we shall post 5 of the top 50 IT jobs and the pathways to employment. Below is our next update of top jobs listing numbers 35-31.

 35. Database Administrator

Average Annual Salary (UK): £29,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: maintain an organization’s databases; design and implement databases, in coordination with a Data Architect; schedule and run regular database backups; recover lost data; implement and monitor database security; ensure data integrity; identify the needs of users and provide access to data stakeholders, data analysts and other users, as necessary. DBAs can have broad or specialized duties. E.g., divide tasks up: System DBA upgrades software for bug fixes and new features. Application DBA writes and maintains code and queries for one or more databases in an organization.

Academic Pathway:

Any degree is acceptable for entry into the profession, although a qualification in a relevant subject such as operational research, mathematics, electronics, computer studies or software/computer engineering can be advantageous. For graduates without relevant qualifications or experience, a postgraduate computing/IT qualification is beneficial.

 34. Software Developer

Average Annual Salary (UK): £30,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: produce the overall design of new software or modules based on requirements passed down; produce flowcharts, algorithms and anything else necessary for the actual coding. Junior developers might start out by maintaining (debugging) existing code / features rather than design new code. If code in an organization is not done separately by Computer Programmers, then it falls to the Software Developers — who might also do testing and debugging, or work with teammates who do that work.

Academic Pathway:

You will normally need a HND, foundation degree or degree to become a software developer. You could choose to study a variety of subjects, including:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• Mathematics
• Business Information Systems

If you don’t have an IT-related degree, you may still be able to find a place on a graduate trainee scheme. Many larger employers accept graduates with other subjects, providing they can show enthusiasm for the field and have some understanding of the development process.
You could also study for a postgraduate IT conversion qualification, although this is not essential.
There are lots of different programming languages and operating systems, and it may be useful to have some knowledge of these and what they do. Here are just a few examples:
SQL, Javascript, C++, HTML/XML, Ruby, Python and PHP
Oracle, MVC and Linux
.NET frameworks (such as C# (c-sharp), ASP and VB)
Experience of project management methods like PRINCE2 will also be helpful along with a working knowledge of project development processes like Agile.

33. Telecommunications Manager

Average Annual Salary (UK): £33,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: identify telecom needs for an organization, including voicemail; create policies for the installation and maintenance of telecom equipment and systems within an organization; take into account any compliance needs, especially for a publicly-traded company; oversee actual installation and maintenance of equipment (cabling, modems, routers, servers, software); manage of a team of telecom/ networking specialists; stay abreast of new telecom technologies for upgrade consideration; interact with vendors as necessary.

Academic Pathway:

For this role, you are required to possess demonstrable experience of establishing clear security strategies, managing security requirements and contractual compliance across complex business models

Experience of managing senior management within the customer’s organisation

Understanding of telecoms networks and associated technical security requirements

32. Infrastructure Technical Developer

Average Annual Salary (UK): £45,000

Typical responsibilities / skills: understand the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle); interact with business teams to understand requirements; analyze technical problems in ERP configurations and assess risk; write any necessary code for extending an ERP platform’s features, or to integrate with an organization’s applications.

Academic Pathway:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems or computer science.

31. Network Manager

Average Annual Salary (UK): £30,000

Depending on company size, this role may overlap with Network Administrator. A Network Manager has overall responsibility for an organizations networks; ensures that networks are always running, especially if customers and/or partners rely on them; devises and implements a plan to either prevent or recover from a disaster. Overall, they are responsible for all the networks, local and non, that drive an organization, and for maintaining the hardware and cabling that goes with the networking infrastructure. That includes installing hardware and software, monitoring networks, etc., or managing a team of Network Analyst/ Engineers and/or the various Network Administrators.

Academic Pathway:

You normally need relevant experience to become a network manager, for example from working as a network engineer,  senior IT support technician or from more general IT management.  You may be able to take up a trainee position as a network manager with a company if you have a foundation degree, HND or degree. Relevant subjects include:

• Computer Networking and Security
• Networks and Communications Systems
• Computer Science
• Digital Communications and Networks

Employers may also consider you if you are qualified in a subject other than IT, providing you have relevant experience and skills.

 

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