Some Different IT Jobs That Are Out There

With the demand for different IT jobs on the rise, there are many different types of IT jobs.  There is quite a selection of different job titles you can choose from.  There are the jobs for the people more interested in the programming aspect of the industry, such as a software and web developer.  There are also many jobs for people who are more interested in the business aspect of the industry, such as a business analysts.

1. Software Engineer

For this occupation you will need a good amount of different skills.  You will be seeing the software development life cycle through each one of the phases.  Business smarts are definitely required for this job as well as programming skills.  You need a good understanding of the characteristics of a successful program and the characteristics of an unsuccessful program.  Basically, you are the architect of the software.

2. IT Consultant

This job requires many different skills all in one.  It helps to understand the programming aspect of the job, but you also have to be savvy with the business side.  The need for information systems for businesses is on the rise so there is high demand in this job title.  You need to determine what is feasible and what isn't for each individual business situation.  Being a consultant, you will be working for many different businesses so you will also need some people skills to communicate what the business wants from the system.

3. Web Developer

This job requires knowledge in a number of different programming languages.  You must know what makes a good web page and what doesn't.  You will be designing the web page and coding it.  The ability to look through the eyes of the consumer, is very valuable in this profession.

4. Cloud Architect

Cloud computing is becoming more and more apart of our everyday lives.  A cloud architect is basically a manager of the cloud.  You will organize all the information that is stored on the cloud and maintain it.  This profession's demand is getting greater and greater by the day.  You are the architect of the information on the cloud.


The demand for IT jobs is only going to get higher and with that there will be new positions and job titles opening up.  The IT professional has the ability to choose the specialized field they would like to be in and that's a very big advantage.  Whether you enjoy the programming or the business side more, there will be a demand.

Posted by: Nate Gaskill