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Choosing the perfect career is tricky as there are thousands of routes you can go down! Whether you are starting with a Computer Science Degree or swapping roles it’s difficult knowing where to start.
Here is an overview of some roles in the tech industry that may help you to decide which route you want to go down.
IT Support & DevOps
Potential job roles:
1st Line Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support Engineer, Service Desk Manager, Service Desk Analyst, DevOps Engineer.
What do they do?
The job of an IT support engineer is to install and maintain systems and hardware within a range of organisations from schools to start-ups. The role involves installing systems, diagnosing hardware and software faults and solving technical problems with customers, either over the phone or in person. DevOps engineers build, test and maintain the infrastructure and tools to create a faster development and release of the software.
Where can you progress to?
Service Desk Manager, Systems Engineer, Information System Administrator, Head of DevOps.
What does it require?
Software Development
Potential job roles:
It is what it say’s on the tin - Software Developer. You can specify in different coding languages depending on what you feel the most comfortable in. Languages and tech include PHP, C#, JavaScript, Python, Java etc. You will have to research and if you are doing a degree see what best suits you as you go!
What do they do?
Software Developers create Software! They are responsible for designing the computer programmes and operating systems that we use in everyday life.
Where can you progress to?
Senior Software Developer, Team Lead and eventually Development Manager.
What does it require?
Software Testing
Potential job roles:
Automation Tester, Manual Tester, Test Analyst, QA Tester.
What do they do?
A tester checks software projects and raw code from developers to find any bugs and errors which will stop the code from working properly! They work closely with the developers, testing out software in multiple ways and creating reports for what needs improving before the project can be successfully delivered.
Where can you progress to?
Test Manager, Head of Development
What does it require? (Soft skills, tech skills)
Digital Marketing & Creative
Potential job roles:
Digital Marketing Executive, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, UX Designer
What do they do?
This is probably the most varied sector of the IT industry with so many different specialisms available. Working within marketing will mostly focus on digital forms of marketing such as campaigns, PPC, SEO and email (Check it out here). A graphics-based role involves creating and adapting logos, websites and other digital images.
Where can you progress to?
Senior Account Manager, Head of Marketing, Head of Design
What does it require? (Soft skills, tech skills)
Data Science
Potential job roles:
Data Analyst, Information Analyst, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, BI Developer, Statistician, Database Administrator
What do they do?
A job within the Data Science sector will always revolve around identifying, manipulating, recording and following up on data but can be related to almost every aspect of life or a business. Similarly to other roles within IT, there are key software tools that Data Science positions use to convert findings into clear and concise information.
Where can you progress to?
Lead Analyst, Data Architect, Enterprise Architect, Head of Data
What does it require? (Soft skills, tech skills)
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