FX.co ★ Top 5 in-demand tech jobs

Java developer

This is the most sought-after profession in the IT industry. Java developers are engaged in creating the architecture of platform solutions, software modules, and integrating applications. They create technical documentation of software as well as ensure the smooth running of applications and project support. In addition, Java developers build complex multi-user data processing systems, such as cloud storage, banking systems, or web applications. Large companies hire thousands of Java developers a year, and the demand for them is constantly on the rise.

Data scientist

Data scientist is a specialist in the processing, analysis, and storage of mass data. Methods for statistical analysis have now been developed. It enables to address a huge number of different challenges in many fields such as drug manufacturing, automatic diagnosis of diseases, analysis and automatic translation of texts, creation of virtual assistants, and others. Data scientists are paid higher than Java developers. The demand for specialists working with mass data is extremely high.

Chief information officer

Such specialist as an IT director, a chief project officer, and a head in charge of an IT product are responsible for the company's information development strategy, the creation of IT infrastructure, and solving issues of business and innovation interaction. Due to the high demand, the wages of chief project officers in the IT industry start from 200 thousand rubles per month. In order to become a highly competent specialist, it is necessary to get additional education, ideally an MBA, and have experience in a given field.

UX designer

These specialists study and evaluate the users' attitude towards the system according to such criteria as the simplicity of its use, relevance, and effectiveness in meeting challenges. In addition to monitoring the project's visual component, UX designers are responsible for the speed and efficiency of operations on a website or in an application. They help users find relevant information and apply it. Specialists in UX design, that is, data visualization, are able to make a high end IT product of program code.

Digital marketing specialist

SMM and SEO specialists are in charge of working with the World Wide Web users. They are also good at selling any software product. Their job is to get a potential buyer interested and give insight into the relevant topic. SMM specialists ensure the advancement in social networks, SEO specialists are engaged in search engine optimization, and SEO developers create marketing tools. Employees conversant with new methods of promoting goods and services in the field of digital marketing earn higher wages.