Careers in IT are on the rise

There has been a huge cultural shift recently with massive growth in IT-based opportunities, compared with a massive decline in the availability of traditional jobs, such as print, manufacturing and publishing.

The number of people working in the tech sector has risen by over 250,000.

But, does this make it a good choice of career for you?

Once the butt of many a ’nerd’ joke and characterised as awkward outcasts with no social skills, digital innovators are responsible for reshaping how we live in this modern age.

A recent Scottish technology survey found that Scotland’s tech sector is growing fast and employers see the greatest opportunities for their business over the next 12 months related to data analytics, artificial intelligence and cyber security.

The survey also showed a continuing strong demand for software development skills, with SQL, Python and .NET leading the ranking of specific technical skills companies have the greatest demand for.

Other key skills coveted by employers include creating and supporting e-commerce systems, which have become even more relevant in the past couple of years. These need to be user-friendly, highly efficient and super-fast, as well as being able to protect our financial details and personal information.

The app sector is another of the fastest evolving in IT. To ensure new apps have the groundbreaking design that allows them to integrate into modern lifestyles, developers must be imaginative and pioneering in their approach.

Interestingly, another output from the survey showed that employers are taking proactive steps to widen their talent pool with two thirds offering flexible working patterns.

So, it looks like the tech sector in Scotland is set to be pretty robust in the coming years and employers are trying to sweeten the pot for potential software gurus by offering more attractive benefits.

The global move to internet shopping and online streaming of entertainment, in tandem with the uptake in digital working, means there are lots of new job opportunities always coming up.

The need for new apps and flawless e-commerce is more important than ever, and in a world where queuing has become a thing of the past, the only place you should be getting in line is for the IT role of your dreams.

So, power up your career in IT now with the latest vacancies from?s1jobs.