Here we present 6 tech profiles with great job prospects and on the rise, for this already close, 2023.
- Software Developers
They are and will be for a long time to come, the technological professionals with the greatest demand in the market, due to the variety of functions that can be performed in this profession, since they are part of the group that creates the new systems that automate processes. They carry out the creation, design, deployment and compatibility of software, developing programs and applications for the end user to perform different tasks through smart devices.
The average income of a junior developer is $1,600,000, and can reach $2,800,000 between three and four years of work, and $4,000,000 after five years of experience.
- Data Scientist / Big Data Specialist
His profile is usually mathematical and statistical. He is a professional who has extensive knowledge of data management, such as: identifying various sources of information, storing and extracting large volumes of data, designing the architecture of the business ecosystem where they are processed for exploration, modeling, analysis, visualization and real-time monitoring. He must master programming software tools and massive data analysis systems such as machine learning.
Their income in the market fluctuates between $2,800,000 and $4,200,000, depending on the experience and industry in which they work.
- Cybersecurity experts
As the use of technology increases, the chances that companies will be victims of cyberattacks that can compromise their data increase, so the demand for these specialists will undoubtedly continue to rise.
This professional profile covers many aspects, including security testing, regular reviews that must be carried out until security architectures are created, and models of possible threats, in order to keep the network secure.
Although the occupational field occurs both in the public and private sectors, since all institutions, regardless of their activity, are exposed, where the demand has been most concentrated has been in financial entities, banks, technology companies and telephony.
As a cybersecurity expert, you could earn a salary between $2,700,000 and $4,000,000.
They have been gaining more space in the market every day. They are responsible for planning, deploying, managing, and updating cloud applications. It is a profile that combines technological, planning and leadership skills. They are essential to carry out a business digitization strategy.
The functions that a cloud architect develops are related to servers, storage platforms, connectivity and software. They must have knowledge of current operating systems, networks, programming, and security. Thus, the professional will be able to guide the company in adapting to the cloud.
A Cloud Architect can earn between $2,300,000 and $3,200,000
- iOS/Android Developer or Mobile APP Developer
The qualities of our mobile devices, as well as the growing effervescence of technologies based on the Internet of Things, is causing the Mobile Application Developer (Android, iOS or their hybrid variants), to be one of the most sought-after professionals in technology.
To be a mobile developer, the professional needs to know how to program, code and test on Android and IOS platforms, in addition to knowing how to perform system maintenance and eventual corrections. As for IOS, it is necessary to learn Swift, the programming language created by Apple itself for application development.
His average salary reaches $2,500,000. If the profile is senior and with advanced English, it can reach $3,500,000.
This professional is responsible for creating a set of factors and elements that facilitate the user experience in a digital product, a page or an application. That is, it guarantees that the user completes the desired action without obstacles that could confuse him.
This professional can start with an average income of $1,600,000 and easily, depending on his experience and the position he holds, can earn $2,200,000 after three years and up to $3,000,000 with a career of more than five years and in a big company.