You are probably wandering which job offers in the technology field have the best prospects in 2019? It is logical, as they are the profile most in demand by companies and businesses who want to follow the progress of new technologies. A progress that has been constantly evolving over the last few years, increasing the demand for professionals linked to ICT to around 50% every year.
The information and communications technologies sector has become one of the main creators of new jobs, where it is possible to find big business opportunities. Technologies that are constantly growing such as Big Data, Business Intelligence, or Front-End Development are tools that companies need for their activity and are required in many sectors that need a digital transformation in order to survive.
As these new technology jobs are essential in business, it follows that their demand will continue to grow in the coming years, according to the latest studies.
Technology job profiles with the best prospects
So, what are the profiles most in demand in the new ICT professions today? What are the technology jobs with the best future in the long term? Here we provide you with our up-to-date list:
1 – Big Data, Business Intelligence and Data Processing
What is the job of an expert in Big Data? Their main role is to obtain a large volume of data and valuable information, to filter it and draw conclusions and actions to take. Complex tools are often used to collect and structure this data where the Data Analyst has to recognise market trends or new business opportunities.
This job profile is aimed at Computer Engineering and Data Management, and/or a Programmer with Digital Marketing skills. As you can gather, it is hard to find professionals with all these qualities, so it's a very well paid job and the demand for it will continue to rise in the coming years.
2- Experts in Organic and Paid Web Positioning (SEO and SEM)
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is focused on reaching the top positions of organic search results in search engines, such as Google or Bing. Meaning, getting your company on the first page when searching for similar products or services. This translates into obtaining new clients, increased sales and increased profits for the company.
It is a very competitive and complex sector, where thousands of factors come into play, set according to Google’s algorithm, the absolute king of SEO. So, it is a very well paid technology job and essential for companies wanting to have an online presence.
On the other hand, SEM specialists are responsible for showing PPC ads (Pay Per Click) online, aiming to maximise the number of clicks and conversions. As well as reducing company costs as much as possible.
3 – Community Manager
Nowadays, one of the most well-known ICT jobs currently in society. It is the profession within Digital Marketing responsible for managing and developing an online community for a company or brand. For this, their main tool is social networks, where they create content and answer users’ questions. In short, they establish a long-term relationship with the customer in order to convert the community into future customers and fans.
It is very common to find this type of job offer on online job portals. If you are interested in this job, you must constantly be up to date with new social media management tools and trends.
4- Visual design of interfaces (UI) or user experience (UX)
Working as one of these designers means building a website that is functional, intuitive and with a great user experience. Meaning, that the customer can easily understand the website’s structure and browse without difficulty. This technology profile requires skills in Computer Programming and Web Design.
In such a way that they work in two of the most important digital factors: both in order to convert the user’s view into sales, and in order to gain positioning in Google search results.
5- Specialists in cybersecurity
The persistence of threats, attacks and viruses online means companies need to hire specialists in cybersecurity. Specialists in computer security are one of the most in demand and difficult to find for companies. This kind of professional usually knows about hacking techniques as well as extensive knowledge in Malware, trojans and computer attacks in general.
This kind of specialist is responsible for creating computer security bases for its company. They identity and resolve threats and protect the company’s computer system from possible attacks.
6- Experts in Robotics
There is a high demand for professionals in technology, machinery and automation of industrial processes. This profile has advanced skills in Industrial Engineering, Electronics and even Artificial Intelligence. One of the possible prospects for this profile is creating robots for industrial use or for the home (IoT).
If you are interested in working in the robotics sector, you will have to find more modern, innovative and cutting-edge technological companies.
7 – Developing Mobile Apps
The mobile apps sector is constantly growing, with high turnover volumes. The evolution of technology, together with the exponential growth of the demand for mobile devices, means that these profiles are increasingly in demand by companies.
If you are interested in this field and have knowledge in programming and design, you have a great work opportunity in technology companies.
8- E-Commerce Technician
The growth of e-commerce and greater business competitiveness, forces those in charge of managing online stores to obtain a very high level of specialisation in order to achieve good results.
This evolution of online stores creates a boom of new technology professions such as a Technician in e-commerce, whose role requires extensive knowledge in the digital sector, covering strategy and web positioning, to even the final logistics.
What are their main duties?
- In-depth knowledge on the Buyer of the sector
- Manage sales and conversions through diverse online stores and market places (such as Amazon)
- Manage and optimise the Sales and Conversion Funnel
- Advanced knowledge of Web Analytics
- Setting KPIs, control and measure
- Using the content manager, such as WordPress.
- SEM positioning, through optimising paid ads.
- SEO positioning, with key words study, creating optimised content and good On-Page SEO structure.
- Manage social networks and their main paid ads such as: Facebook Ads and Instagram.
- Create emailing campaigns, send newsletters, offers, etc.
If that has peaked your interest, nowadays, there are platforms where you don’t need to have skills in programming or web design in order to build your online store, so you can start your career in e-commerce management.
9- IT Projects Management
This new profession has arisen from the need of companies to get organised with the arrival of the latest technologies. Obtaining and permanently updating on new technologies is not enough for companies. It is mandatory to have a planned project, with a correct implementation of ICTs. This will help to control and measure the results obtained, to be able to compare them with the targets set. The person in charge of the ICT projects is responsible for this.
10- Field of e-learning
The profile of e-learning engineer is responsible for creating the technology and means necessary to adapt education to the digital world. For this, different learning methods, training platforms, etc. can be used. If you are interested in this field within the technology job, you must have studied Computing or even Engineering.
A decade of Digital Evolution
In 2017, the point when profiles emerged in Big Data, cybersecurity or robotics lead the way to understanding what the current work route is. These are job profiles that present a lower unemployment rate. Both in Spain and in Europe and internationally, the need for this type of profile has created a before and an after in the job market.
Today, it is impossible to think of an area of everyday life that hasn’t been affected, if not fully absorbed, by the digital sector. In the case of companies, this phenomenon has allowed them to create new expansion and growth strategies. Covering many more markets. All of this has been translated into more job offers, better productivity and a greater quality in their products or services.
As mentioned before, in just ten years the business panorama has been radically transformed thanks to the digital evolution. It is now, when the online world is just as or more important than the offline for business success. This transformation has come with new professions and job offers in technology with a promising future. The ICT sector is constantly growing and has arrived to stay.
Although it is impossible to know what will happen in the future, it is undeniable to think that studying, working or specialising in the technology sector is one of the safest options for the coming years. And what do you think? Let us know on our social networks!
