Tech Career Paths & Trends for 2021

And the list goes on! Here are some of the year’s top tech career paths!

The technology sector is evolving by the minute, which means that the tech opportunities we once considered viable options are also evolving. While a career in technology does include coding, there are now many other paths that you can pursue. From artificial intelligence to cloud to user experience, your options to succeed in a STEM field are endless and continuously growing.

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Here are the top 2021 Information Technology (IT) job functions:

Information Technology Job Titles

Below are some of the most common and recently popular job functions in the Information Technology industry. For more information about each job title, check out Alison Doyle’s article IT Jobs: Career Options, Job Titles, and Descriptions,

• Cloud Computing Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Computer Network Specialist
• Database Administrator
• Information Technology Analyst
• Information Technology Leadership
• Information Security / Cybersecurity Specialist
• Software/Application Developer
• Web Developer

While the above job titles and functions have become increasingly accessible and popular, there have also been new technology trends and needs that arose amidst the global pandemic. According to Nikita Duggal’s article Top 9 New Technology Trends for 2021, here are the latest technology trends you should watch for and grow your skills in during the next few years:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Edge Computing
• Quantum Computing
• Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
• Blockchain
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• 5G
• Cybersecurity

As mentioned earlier, a career in technology is not limited to coding. We at Digital Page are passionate about providing youth in our communities, especially young women, with the education and tools they need to pursue careers in technology and become leaders in the design thinking space. We aim to disrupt this industry and redefine what it means to be a technologist. With that being said, continue reading for a list of up-and-coming design-focused functions to consider. For more information about each type of role, read Samantha Puc’s article Super Creative? Check out these 10 Amazing Tech Careers.

Design Tech Job Titles

• Web Developer/Designer
• Visual Designer
• UI/UX Designer
• Augmented Reality Designer
• Chief Design/Creative Officer or Art Director
• Game Designer
• Multimedia Artist/Animator
• Mobile Designer
• Product/Packaging Designer

If you are interested in cloud computing, a knack for big data analysis, or an eye for design, then any of the job functions and paths mentioned above are a great place to start your research!

Written by Rashmili Vemula