I.T. Jobs

USER INTERFACE DESIGNER

>• What they do:
User interface designers work to ensure that software functions smoothly and logically for users and consumers.

User interface designers operate within a software development team to design, create, and troubleshoot the user interface aspects of software. User interface designers rely on technical knowledge, familiarity with a variety of programming languages, critical thinking, and ingenuity to ensure that the user experience for software is not hampered by a poorly designed interface.

>• Education Requirements:
User interface designers must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software programming, information technology, or another relevant field. Some employers may require a master’s degree.

>• Median annual salary:
$63,313

>• Employment growth outlook:
11.3%

DATA ARCHITECT

Data architects oversee the design and maintenance of data across a variety of information systems and databases.

The main goal of data architects is to ensure that data in a system or database is accurate and readily accessible. More than just administering a system, data architects must employ knowledge and analytical skills to determine if data is being handled in the best, most efficient way possible, and what methods can be implemented to improve existing systems. Data architects work alongside other IT professionals in teams.

>• Education Requirements:
Data architects must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, or a related field. Some positions may require a master’s degree.

>• Median annual salary:
$112,825

>• Employment growth outlook:
6.5%

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

>• What they do:
Network administrators oversee networks and communication systems to keep information and communications flowing smoothly.

Network administrators implement and maintain network software and hardware, fix network problems, and ensure network security, availability, and performance standards. They also optimize existing systems to reduce costs and increase productivity, as well as install, optimize, and secure new systems. Network administrators typically work with a team of other IT professionals with unique specializations.

>• Median annual salary:
$57,142

>• Education Requirements:
Network administrators must have a bachelor’s degree in network administration, computer science, systems engineering, or a related field. Some employers require a master’s degree. Network administrators can increase their career opportunities with network certifications, such as Cisco’s CCNA, or CompTIA’s Network+.

>• Employment growth outlook:
6.1%

CLOUD SOLUTION ARCHITECT

• What they do:

Cloud solutions architects design solutions for companies seeking to move their IT infrastructure and services from on-premise servers to a cloud-based storage solution.

Cloud solutions architects define the cloud structure for a company and work with business analysts to make sure the architecture is in line with business requirements. They also make sure the cloud service provides high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance. Cloud solutions architects manage cloud infrastructure and ensure that private and public clouds interface well.

Cloud solutions architects must have an understanding of the basics of enterprise architecture, including how to configure information technology assets around the needs of a company; they also need to have an expert understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA).

• Education Requirements:

Individuals in this field must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a related technical field. Some positions may require a master’s degree in the aforementioned fields. Cloud architects may also choose to pursue a variety of certifications.

• Median annual salary:

$120,067

• Employment growth outlook:

12%

• What they do:
Web developers collect or create web content and plan website layouts and navigation, as well as coding for web pages. They also test and optimize a website for user experience and optimum performance.

Web developers draw on expert knowledge in programming languages used for the web to develop front-end and back-end aspects of websites and applications. They need to be highly proficient with HTML, Javascript, and CSS, and should be familiar with server-side programming languages to develop more complex applications. Web developers typically work in teams alongside web designers and other IT professionals.

• Education Requirements:
Web developers must have a bachelor’s degree in an area such as computer science, computer programming, information systems, or a related field. Some employers may prefer a master’s degree.

• Median annual salary:
$58,005

• Employment growth outlook:
15%

Database administrators maintain and protect sensitive information and provide access to important datasets for companies, institutions, and government bodies

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Database administrators need at least a bachelor's degree in information science or computer science for most entry-level positions.
All database administrators need fundamental knowledge of structured query language (SQL) and software vendor certifications.
Skills Required:
SQL, UNIX, Linux, Oracle, Window Operating System, Data Analysis, HTML, Microsoft Access.

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Data administrator salaries depend on experience level, with entry-level database administrators making a median annual salary of $53,292 while experienced professionals earn about $90,167.

How to become a Database administrators?
✓ Earn your degree
IT jobs rely heavily on hard skills, which candidates can build through self-study and online learning tools. Still, most positions require an IT- or CS-related bachelor's degree, as well.

✓ Gain experience
To become database administrators, job-seekers must demonstrate prior success in a related position and industry. Requisite hard skills vary by position, but entry-level database administrators often need skills in database administration and reporting, Oracle, IBMDB2, Altibase, SQL, and SAP Sybase ASE.

What're the opportunities after CS or IT Engineering
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Booming IT sector in India has plenty of jobs for fresh computer science graduates.
Computer engineers can also get jobs in non-IT companies like universities, research, private and public industries, government departments, business organisations, commercial organisations and the manufacturing sector, etc.

•Software Developers: Software developers are professionals who are concerned with facets of the software development process which involves activities such as design and coding, computer programming, project management, etc.

• Hardware Engineers: These professionals do research, design, develop, test, and oversee the installation of computer hardware which inter alia includes computer chips, circuit boards, systems, modems, keyboards, and printers.

• System Designer: Professionals involved in system designing, Logical & Physical Designing wherein logical designing can be enumerated as the structure & characteristics such as output, input, files, database & procedures, etc.

• System Analyst: Computer engineers who work as systems analyst do research about the existing problems and plan solutions for the problem. They also recommend software and system related problems and coordinate development between business development teams.

• Networking Engineers: Networking engineers are computer professionals involved in designing, implementation, and troubleshooting of computer networks.

• DBA: DBA or Database Administrator are the professionals who are bestowed with the job to design, implement, maintain, and repair an organization's database. Inter alia DBA professionals are also known as Database Coordinator or Database Programmer in IT sector.