The Top 5 Tech Careers to Watch in 2023

Tech opportunities continue infiltrating the market, making it easy for ambitious job-seekers to land lucrative careers. The demand for technology talent continues to increase. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, these jobs are projected to grow nearly 10% by 2031. Kforce experts analyzed data from Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics, and determined our top picks for some of the fastest growing tech jobs in 2023.

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1. Software Developer

Bachelor’s in computer science or related degree, understanding of software engineering and development, critical thinking and communication skills are essential. Proficiency in coding languages, such as Python, Java and C++ and frameworks or systems such as AngularJS and Git are a plus.

Whether you have a background in analytics, information technology or project management, there is a place for you in the ever-growing tech talent landscape. Kforce, a solutions firm specializing in technology, connects highly skilled talent with opportunities to help our clients realize their vision in the areas of application engineering, data and analytics, cloud and digital transformation.

Salary Range: $64k-$168k

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Due to the exponential growth of software applications and infrastructure, software developers continue to hold the number one spot as the top STEM career with the expectation of playing a more central role in companies. Demand for this role is projected to grow 23% by 2031.

• Software Engineer • Developer • Application Integration Engineer • Systems Engineer • Application Developer

The day-to-day activities of a software developer involve designing, debugging and enhancing new or existing software. By using their knowledge of programming languages and analyzing user needs, developers ensure functionality when designing software programs.

2. Information Security Analyst

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field with network and programming experience.

• Data Security Analyst • Computer Security Specialist • Information Security Analyst • Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst) • Network Security Analyst

Information security analysts are responsible for protecting information in an organization’s computer system from data breaches and cyberattacks by assessing system vulnerabilities and ensuring appropriate security controls are in place.

Information security analysts develop security protocols to protect an organization’s infrastructure and identify solutions if a data breach occurs. Since the majority of sensitive data is stored electronically, cyber threats have become more prominent and are expected to evolve with the increase of technological advances. The global cyber security market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% from 2023 to 2030.

Salary Range: $74k-$176K

3. Computer Systems Analyst

A bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology or a related field is required. A focus on business management and a graduate degree in business administration is a plus.

• Business Systems Analyst • Data Processing Systems Analyst • Computer Analyst • Information Technology Consultant (IT Consultant) • Information Technology Analyst (IT Analyst)

Computer systems analysts design and install new computer systems, improve existing computer systems capabilities and perform systems management and integration functions.

Along with analyzing various data processing problems and network concerns, computer systems analysts help implement solutions in complex situations. Computer systems analyst jobs are projected to grow nine percent by 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Salary Range: $60k - $158k

4. Data Scientist

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or a similar degree. Some jobs require a graduate degree. Experience in problem-solving and analytical roles with strong communication and computer skills is a plus.

• Data Visualization Developer • Data Scientist • Data Mining Analyst • Data Analyst • Business Intelligence Analyst

Data scientists gather information to help make key business decisions based on data analysis. Other duties include using data visualization software to report findings, applying data mining and natural language processing to analyze information from datasets and testing algorithms and models.

Data scientists use techniques to analyze information and gain meaningful insights for projects. A variety of methods can be used to obtain data, such as through an organization’s own database or by having specially designed software extract information from websites. These roles are considered one of the fastest growing occupations in the U.S. with a projected growth of 36% by 2031.

Salary Range: $57k - $149k

5. Computer User Support Specialist

Some computer knowledge is required in areas such as networking, server administration and information security. A bachelor’s degree in computer science is a plus.

• Help Desk Technician • Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist) • Desktop Support Specialist • Technical Support Specialist • Information Technology Technician (IT Technician)

A computer user support specialist answers questions and resolves problems associated with computer hardware and software.

Computer user support specialists provide technical assistance to computer users with a variety of functions. Often referred to as help-desk technicians, these specialists are skilled at handling a wide range of problems, providing guidance to users experiencing difficulties with equipment or other related devices and ensuring networks are operating properly. Not to mention, these jobs are ranked within the top 10 of U.S. News’ Best Technology Jobs of 2023.

Salary Range: $34k - $91k

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