10 In-Demand Tech Jobs
Below is a list of the top 10 in-demand tech jobs in 2019, and the average national salaries for each. If you would like to start a conversation regarding an opening on Perceptive Recruiting’s job board, give us a call or send us your resume! 864-256-0203 | info@perceptiverecruiting.com
1. Cloud Engineer
Average salary: $120,000
Cloud engineer’s main responsibility is to maintain cloud computing systems. Many businesses are moving from using database storage to cloud-based systems, making cloud engineers a needed profession.
2. Data Scientist
Average salary: $128,000
The roles of a data scientist include evaluating, analyzing, collecting and organizing data and working with machine-based learning tools. This position combines the jobs of a mathematician, scientist, computer professional, and statistician.
3. Software Engineer
Average salary: $115,000
Software engineer both develop and design computer software for companies. With new technology, the need for computer software is increasing, causing the need for software engineers to increase as well.
4. Java Developer
Average salary: $80,000
Java developers create computer programs with the programming language Java. They manage all Java-based applications for a company. Experience in programming languages is needed.
5. Computer Systems Analyst
Average salary: $88,000
Computer Systems Analysts design information systems solutions to create ways for their companies to work efficiently. They combine business and technology together to create these solutions. This job needs experience in software and programming.
6. IT Security Specialist
Average salary: $118,000
Security specialists create systems to protect a company’s computer systems in case anything happens. They create disaster recovery plans and carry out all security measures that effect a company’s networks.
7. Market Research Analyst
Average salary: $70,000
Market research analysts gather intel about market trends so that companies can present information in ways that interest customers and consumers. Analysts track these trends to assist the company in decisions related to marketing.
8. UX Designer
Average salary: $89,000
The job of UX designers is to design websites. They use market trends to present a company’s data in a way that will grab the attention of customers. This position uses data to determine whether a web page will have success or not.
9. Mobile App Developer
Average salary: $107,000
Mobile app developers work to create apps based on a company’s needs to meet customer’s demands. These developers design and test apps for all devices. They work to fix any bugs that may occur within an app. As more companies and businesses are creating apps related to their products or services, the demand for this position will increase.
10. Sales Engineer
Average salary: $96,000
Sales engineers deliver presentations about new products to customers. They use data to determine the requirements for a product and what it needs or what needs to be changed. Sales engineers work to develop new products based on research of past products.
