A new year represents a new chapter, and for many this means finally taking the leap and making a career change. If you’re considering this yourself, then looking for a new job in the tech industry can be the perfect pivot.
The UK’s tech sector is thriving, growing by more than 1,000% between 2010 and 2020 following years of significant investment. Home to more than 96 ‘unicorns’ (private companies valued at over $1bn) collectively worth £333bn, the industry’s optimism regarding prospects for the new year is at its highest since 2014. With high salaries too, there are few more prosperous sectors to work in.
But which jobs in particular are worth pursuing? Here are three of the best to consider.
SAP consultant
Aside from the big five tech companies, the largest non-American software organisation in the world is SAP SE, a German-based software vendor with offices across the world. Most known for its flagship SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, SAP has now become an industry of its own accord thanks to the proliferation of the company’s solutions.
Consultancy is the leading SAP career path, with those in this role working to optimise the software’s implementation within one of SAP’s 425,000 customer companies, including the likes of Apple and Coca-Cola. Recruitment experts Eursap attest to the advantages of a career in this field, explaining that SAP consultancy “offers challenging work, teaching cross-transferable skills and offering on-the-job learning. It is well-paid, in demand, and offers great career progression opportunities.”
Data engineer
Data is king, meaning there’s high demand for those that can help businesses make the most of it. Step forward data engineers, who create systems that help to collect, manage and transform raw data into usable information that data scientists and business analysts can harness. There are various types of data engineers, from generalists to pipeline and database-centric data engineers who work on larger projects at bigger companies.
Not only is this role challenging, exciting and rewarding, but it’s well paid too. The average UK data engineer makes £64,922 a year, according to Reed.
UX designer
User experience (UX) is all-important in attracting and retaining customers, making those with UX expertise invaluable. One such professional is the UX designer, who is responsible for ensuring products and technologies are usable, enjoyable and accessible to all. They must always cater to what’s best for the end user, whether they’re using a website design or product like a phone, for instance, while keeping abreast of new innovations in the design field. That said, UX designers also need to take into account the needs of the business, ensuring that they accurately convey its identity and work within the brand’s guidelines.
Overall, the role of the UX designer is creative and analytical, with good long-term security and plenty of opportunities for freelancing. It has an average salary of £53,303, making the job bankable to boot.
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