Tech Jobs Set to Boom This Year
Posted February 1st, 2017
Technology is an ever-changing field that requires skilled professionals to keep everything moving forward. But some skills will be more demand than others. That means all tech workers need to review their current skill sets and consider what options may help them advance their careers throughout 2017.
If you are interested in finding a new opportunity in tech, make sure you are looking for jobs that are set to boom instead of bust.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
IT professionals with skills in AI and machine learning will find it easier to locate new opportunities than almost any other tech sector. Advances in these areas have been dramatic as of late, but the number of candidates with formal education and experience to work in the field is limited. Tech workers with applicable skill sets are set to capitalize on the AI and machine learning boom throughout this year and likely into the years to come.
Big Data
Data is still one of the biggest assets a company can possess, but it is only as useful as the technical pros who can work with it. Big data analysts will continue to find employment opportunities throughout 2017 as every business is looking to their stores of digital information to find the competitive advantages they need to get ahead of their competitors.
Full-Stack Developers
Software developers have seen increased demand for their skills over the past few years, but full-stack developers will see more job options than their more focused brethren. Having experience in DevOps, analytics, design, quality assurance, and more helps companies bring products to market more quickly while ensuring teams can manage many issues on their own.
Low-Code Developers
Low-code software developers are also in high demand for 2017. These professionals are ideal for developing applications that require customer feedback before finalizing, but when a product is required to solicit that feedback. Low-code developers help speed the development process and require minimum hand coding.
Security
One sector of IT that is going to remain strong in 2017 is security. Whether it is preventing data breaches, limiting denial of service attacks, or preventing unauthorized access, professionals focused on all things security. Employment opportunities exist in almost every company with a digital footprint, or with the large-scale service providers with which they work.
Jobs on the Way Out
Just as certain skills gain traction, others are beginning to shift out. Tech professionals need to be open to wearing multiple hats, as traditional standalone roles are becoming less frequent in today’s job market. This includes those focused on server administration. With the increased use of cloud services and the evolution of DevOps in the workplace, SysAdmins are going to find new options becoming limited except for in the largest enterprises.
Whether you have the skills required to begin in one of these fields today or are interested in finding ways to transition from your current area into one of those above, Bayside Solutions is here to help. Contact us and see where you can take your career in 2017.
