The hottest jobs in tech today remain in the Software Development and Software Engineering communities. According to CIO, software developers remain in the Top 13 most in-demand tech jobs for 2019. These brilliant minds now command, and receive, some of the highest salaries amongst all professions. One innovative idea from the software development team– or several ideas creatively stitched together – can propel an organization into the stratosphere of success as a result of billions of global, tech-savvy consumers demanding security, innovation, personalization and simplification.
Many of these brilliant minds relentlessly honed their craft and capabilities, which lead them to become business leaders, pioneers and even global icons. Some of these notable minds are:
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While sometimes used interchangeably, job titles for some of the hottest jobs in tech are not always created equally, nor should they be expected to share common job functions. Therefore, if an organization – public or private sector – expects to attract, recruit and retain these highly, sought-after professionals, the most important starting point is how human resources clearly defines the job role, expected outcomes and career opportunities.
As the tech-industry is perpetually modernizing, it’s imperative that organizational leaders create the right environment, opportunity and challenge that today’s best and brightest talent are seeking. This must be articulated in the role, responsibility and required skills profile, then supported as part of their career learner journey.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017
According to StackOverflow, the most sought after job titles for Developers based upon compensation rates are:
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2017, Software Developers remained in the Top 3 highest compensated tech jobs, Top 4 highest compensated professionals across all occupations, and finally, rank #1 for median pay within a profession that had the most, new jobs added.
Glassdoor reports that the best markets for software developers are located coast-to-coast: WA, CA, TX, IL, OH, FL, GA, NC, DC/VA/MD, PA, NY, and MA. Most every industry is hiring software developers, especially those organizations specializing in web design/development, software-as-a-service (SaaS), financial services, data analytics and lastly, those organizations concerned with improving CX (customer experience), including global governments.
Information Technology occupations will be growing at a rate of 13% over the next 10-years; faster than the average of all occupations. Growth in software development jobs are a result of organizations making major investments in IT Modernization initiatives, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity initiatives, migration to DevOps and persistent adoption of rapidly emerging technologies to improve CX.
As today’s global consumers have an insatiable appetite for technology, today’s software development leaders must not only deliver increased value, but deliver value that is in response to market demands. Technical acuity, agility, business acumen and emotional intelligence are all requirements in delivering customer value. Developers are expected to improve their engagement with key stakeholders ensuring requirements have been properly captured to reduce cost overruns and improve delivery of mission critical projects. What other skills are imperative for your developer community within the following projects?
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