Best Technology Jobs
Technology has become the prime facilitator for sharing products, information, and news. Things move at a quicker pace and the obscure can become notable in a flash. For example, political scandals that would have taken days to unfold now do so within minutes of going viral. iTunes not only powers music’s headline names but also accelerates the rise of those from the underground. As technology seemingly advances its way into every nook and cranny of our society, the job market for individuals with vast knowledge of it is ever expanding. Want more proof? Tech jobs dominate the top 10 list of our 100 Best Jobs of 2013. Read more on how we rank the jobs.
Computer Systems Analyst
Those who can dissect the inner and outer workings of a desktop as easily as scientists do specimen will excel as computer systems analysts. The job entails designing and developing computer systems and knowing the ins and outs of hardware, software, and networks.
Database Administrator
Do your neat-freak tendencies extend to the digital sphere? If so, you might want to work as a database administrator. Those with a knack for creating, upgrading, fine-tuning, and testing modifications for databases will go far in this profession.
Software Developer
If the thought of writing software code in solitude excites you, then you’re in luck—software developers are in the top tier of our list of the Best Technology Jobs. This sector will add 143,800 jobs by 2020.
Web Developer
Is that website yours—the one with all the neat graphics and widgets? You might be comfortable working as a Web developer. These professionals should see about 65,000 newbies join their ranks in the next few years.
Computer Programmer
Patience, endurance, and a generous understanding of how machines function will benefit those interested in computer programming. These tech-savvy specialists rewrite, debug, maintain, and test the software and programs essential to key computer functions.
Mechanical Engineer
A creative mind and math smarts make for a solid foundation when entering this profession. But couple those attributes with real world know-how and you could end up working on projects as diverse as skyscrapers in China or oil platforms in the Gulf coast.
IT Manager
These tech wizards are the go-to person when your email won’t send or Microsoft Word doesn't open. As the head of the IT department, they ensure that a company's network is operating smoothly and that dangerous threats like hackers and malware are kept at bay.
Computer Systems Administrator
Without the expertise of network and computer systems administrators, your office network would be hampered by a string of technological glitches. Aside from maintaining a healthy computer network, they also lend their tech knowledge to managing telecommunication networks. This profession is expected to add 96,600 new positions by 2020.
Civil Engineer
The concrete streets you walk, the asphalt highways your wheels caress, and the buildings you sit in were all planned by civil engineers. If you want to be the designer who keeps our society humming, this job is for you.
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