welcome“Originally published at blog.ed2go.com on 27th February 2020 .”
2020 was an exciting time for the tech industry. New technologies means there’s plenty of job growth and opportunity for well-prepared prospects. In fact, US News and World Report points to software development, web technologies and data management as the top career areas for the next decade.
Web Design Combines Beauty and Code
Staffing agency Robert Half calls web designer a “hot job” that blends a talent for visuals with technical capabilities. Web designers are a “must have” for any organization, according to the agency.
Web designers strike a balance between the art and science. They combine knowledge of the code – usually HTML, CSS and Javascript – with the visual design principles that create a great user experience.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data anticipates “much faster than average” job growth in the web developer category, which includes design and programming functions. It notes that job growth is driven by the popularity of mobile devices and eCommerce.
Top careers that use web design skills:
- Applications developer
- Game developer
- UX designer or researcher
- Multimedia specialist
- Web content manager
- Creative director
- Technical author
Enterprises Need Oracle Developers
US News and World Report rates “software development” as its strongest area for career growth through 2028. Within this category, developers with system-specific skills can command a premium salary.
When it comes to enterprise-level business, developers who can program in database company Oracle’s query formats are in demand. Oracle estimates 11 percent annual growth for systems administrators with similar salary growth.
Database developers create applications that present data and formulas as useful information. Oracle’s proprietary code is designed to optimize the performance of large databases. This creates ample employment opportunities in industries like banking, financial services and health care.
Top careers that use Oracle programming skills:
- SQL database developer
- Database analyst or administrator
- Business intelligence (BI) developer
Data Science Programming for Impact and Opportunity
While relatively young, data science is one of the hottest professions today. Data scientists are typically trained at the PhD-level, but web developers and programmers can transition into data science if they can turn their coding skills into data mining skills.
Programming language Python is the top choice for data-driven applications. Within the Python ecosystem, data-centric libraries NumPy and Pandas are used for data analysis.
Data science blog Data Incubator calls NumPy and Pandas “critical skills” for developers because they optimize code that interacts with data. NumPy and Pandas skills span two high-demand job categories – software development and data science – which contribute to solid job prospects for developers.
Top careers that use data science skills:
- Data architect
- Applications architect
- Data analyst
- Infrastructure architect
- Enterprise architect
- Machine learning engineer
- Data engineer