Top 5 Jobs In The Technology Sector 2020

Job search experts agree: the current job market for technology sector personnel presents some of the best opportunities for job applicants in 2020. That is largely because, insofar as the technology sector is concerned, the economic and social climates created by the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic have only buoyed job market prospects for job search hopefuls [1].

Consequently, the forces currently driving job market growth within the technology sector include:

• Cross-industry movement toward enhanced remote accessibility (for both workforce and clientele); and
• Significant increases in consumer adoption of/preference for complex online service platforms.

2020 Technology Job Market Forecast

The entrenchment of the digital consumer is the most significant immediate and anticipated long-term impact of the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. That is, successful businesses are already — and will continue — making significant adjustments to speed up digital accessibility and offerings, enhance digital customer experiences, and leverage data to better get ahead of rapidly changing consumer preferences. As a result, job market opportunities for tech-savvy (and tech-experienced) applicants are — and will continue to — boom.

Top Job Opportunities In The Technology Industry

1. Artificial Intelligence/Machine-Learning Specialist

Technology industry analysts predict that the future lies in customer-led automation. More than just robotics, customer-led automation relies on artificial intelligence and machine learning. It is no surprise, then, that the current job market for AI and machine learning specialists has grown by 85% in 2020, making it an increasingly popular and lucrative result in technology industry job searches.

2. User Experience Specialist

This category includes user experience designers and site reliability engineers; the former being responsible for creating intuitive digital business platforms and the latter being responsible for testing and troubleshooting system issues that negatively impact consumers.

Job search parameters for these positions are unique in that they equally require both hard and soft skills. That said, the job market for “user experience designers” today is (expectedly) highly segmented and splintered.

3. Data Scientist/Engineer/Consultant

These specialists design data capture, privacy, and storage solutions and also sort, analyze, and interpret a growing amount of increasingly critical data.

Even before the novel coronavirus outbreak, data science was the projected “king” of emerging job market opportunities in the technology sector. Now, with most firms and organizations making a rapid shift to digital operations, data science specialists have gained essential status.

4. Web Developer (specifically for computer gaming, e-learning, mobile apps)

Web developers (and job search candidates with web development skills) have long enjoyed stable job market growth. As consumer preferences (and pandemic-driven economic and social conditions) continue to favor mobile devices and e-commerce, the job market growth for qualified web developers is expected to outpace all other occupations. More specifically, the greatest job market opportunities will be for web developers with specialized skills in computer gaming, e-learning, and mobile app design.

That said, continuous innovation in the industry means that the characteristics of a “qualified” web developer are — and will likely remain — a moving target.

5. Cloud Storage Architect/Engineer/Administrator

The unique skills cultivated by cloud storage specialists are increasingly valuable. As a result, back-end storage capabilities are expected to grow parallel to the increase in front-end functionality. And since front-end capabilities are often contingent on cloud storage, the job market for cloud storage specialist(s) is increasingly open.

The Secret To Job Search Success: Skills & Search Habits

Job search success in the technology industry depends on precision. Firstly, potential applicants must be precise in their acquisition of skills relevant to specialized requirements. Moreover,
those people interested in applying for technology industry jobs must be precise in their job search habits and composition; firms fill technology-related positions quickly because vacancy is costly.
More than just keeping an up-to-date resume, successful job search candidates should regularly inventory their skills and learn to articulate them so that fast-moving hiring managers take notice.

About the Author

Simon Chou is the Vice President of Operations and Growth at BCjobs.ca. Over the course of his career, he carved a niche in brand development, marketing strategy, and online presence for startups. Prior to joining BCJobs.ca, Simon was an advisor for several global blockchain projects including Litecoin, NEM, and Ripple. In the past, he also worked with Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare space through SM Digital—a global marketing agency.