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Top 5 Computer and IT jobs for 2019
Top 5 Computer and IT jobs for 2019
As the career landscape continues to be shaped by the rapid developments in technology, many industries have a growing demand for talent with IT specialties. In this article, we take a look at the 5 most sought after computer and IT jobs in Singapore.
1. Cybersecurity
As we become increasingly dependent on technology in our daily lives, cybersecurity is becoming a major concern for both companies and consumers.
Increasingly our digital activities are being threatened by cybercrime. Identity theft, data theft, bank and health information theft are amongst some of the vulnerabilities we face, and in more extreme cases, these can pose threats to our personal safety. For companies, increased budget is being allocated to making sure that companies are well-protected from damage or theft to both software and hardware.
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2. UI/UX Designers
UI designers takes care of the user experience and aesthetics on websites and mobile applications, while UX designers focus on the user journey, creating insights for companies, so improvements can be made. Without UI & UX designers, consumers and companies would be facing unfriendly websites and mobile applications that are unpleasant to the eye! As more and more individuals and companies are taking to websites or apps for monetisation opportunities, there is a natural rise in demand for good UI/UX designers to ensure that their online business platforms are user-friendly, and fuss-free for consumers to view and purchase their products and services.
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3. Data Scientists
In recent years, there has been a spike in demand for data scientists, as more companies find it valuable to analyse insights from information such as user activity and user profiles. These data scientists generally have a strong base in computer sciences, statistics, analytics, and math. Data can be used throughout the sales process, from sales to product usage to supply chains in order to help companies make improvements, better sales campaigns as well as marketing decisions.
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4. DevOps Engineer
DevOps engineers have a huge role to play in developing relevant and effective solutions to aid organisations in producing software and IT services. These engineers act as the key bridge between software developers and IT operations to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration between the two. As the DevOps workflow grows to be more popular, the industry will see a growing demand for DevOps engineers.
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5. Full Stack Developers
Currently, full stack developers have the most demand by employers, due to the need for developers who can work on all levels of the application stack. A full-stack developer is able to work on both front-end and back-end portions of an application and take care of the entire process – from idea conceptualisation to the end product. Having specialists work on each of the different subsystems of web development process is has proven to be rather complicated and expensive; many companies prefer hiring full stack developers who are able to deliver the application from start to finish.
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