As technology advances in our world each and every day, information technology jobs become more and more expansive and important. Also, with this growing trend in IT jobs, the salaries for these positions go up as they are in higher demand. Author Paul Stokes wrote an article for Medium.com ranking and expanding on the job titles that will be in highest demand, be the best paid, and the newest “trendy” positions in 2020. Take a look and see how drastically IT is changing and growing in the course of just one year.
1. Application Software Developer
Application software is such a booming branch of IT, that the current number of developers in these positions cannot keep up with the demand of the job. Therefore, there is a great need for application software developers in the industry. Also, according to Stokes’s article, this job title ranks in the top 10 highest paid AND most demanded information technology positions.
2. Solar and Wind Energy Technician
The world is seeing a rise in concern and actions being taken to fight climate change. Because of this, there is a growing number of alternative energy sources. The IT industry is about to see a significant rise in social and environmental based jobs. This particular job title is also among the top 10 highest paying jobs in the IT industry.
3. IT Security Specialist
Every business, from small to large to governmental relations, needs IT security – especially since technology is expanding at such a rapid rate. Here is a great way to look at it: IT professionals and cyber hackers are in a constant race. It is crucial that IT security is top-notch so that cybercriminals can’t be a step ahead. Because of this, there is a consistently high demand for IT security specialists within the industry.
4. Software Engineer
No matter the position you have, some sort of engineering knowledge will be crucial in having a successful IT career. However, there is a high demand for software engineers who dedicated the entirety of their work to this specific engineering aspect. Technological innovation also plays a huge role in the software engineering aspect. Tasks such as developing and constructing robots and automation machinery are already being performed by software engineers, and these tasks are expected to increase in number over the next year.
5. Data Analyst
On the top 10 IT jobs list, this position is considered to be the “must-have” member on an IT team. The more technology expands, the more information we have. Therefore, it is crucial that someone is in charge of analyzing and controlling this data. This position would include creating graphs, charts, patterns, and other visual aids to make data easier to interpret and compare.
As the years continue, some of these jobs will most likely change and there will be jobs we never dreamed of entering the industry. When you allow the skilled and efficient Integracon team to manage your business’ IT, your business will run as if you had these top 5 positions (plus more) working at the front of your office! Contact us today to see how we can help you stay protected and up to speed on all things IT.
