4 of the highest paying jobs in software

A DevOps specialist focusses on programming, automation scripting and container management often with a focus on apps or web technologies. This role generally includes development, testing, securing and operating platforms. It also involves breaking down development and provisioning processes and looking for efficiencies to speed up Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment times enabling updates and features to be added more quickly.

 

Experience required:

• Experience of working within DevOps teams
• Experience of using tools to support rapid development
• CI & CD
• Experience in the end-to-end project lifecycle
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Vagrant, CloudFormation, git, Terraform, Python, Java, PowerShell.

 

Skills required:

As a machine learning specialist you will analyse and model structured data using advanced statistical methods and implement algorithms and software needed to perform analysis. You will perform machine learning and statistical analysis methods, such as classification, collaborative filtering, association rules, time-series analysis, regression, statistical inference, and validation methods. Designing and developing novel algorithms to mine through massive volumes of generic data will also be part of your role, as will performing explanatory data analysis, generating and testing working hypotheses, preparing and analysing historical data and identify patterns.

 

Experience required:

• Experience in Machine/Deep Learning and the implementation of algorithms for real-world problems.

 

Skills required:

Data scientists deliver analytical solutions, from data exploration, cleansing or feature creation to building models and creating compelling visualisations.

 

Experience required:

• Past use of modern data analytics tools and tech such as Tableau, Spotfire, Shinny, Hadoop. Presenting results to business areas and iterate in short cycles.

 

Skills required:

An Enterprise Architect works with stakeholders within their business to construct a holistic view of the organisation's strategy, processes, information, and information technology assets.
A Solutions Architect translates requirements created by functional analysts into the architecture for that solution and will typically select the most appropriate technology for the problem. They will translate the requirements by describing the architecture and design artefacts needed, which the development team can then use to implement the solution.
A Technical Architect is responsible for making high-level design choices and as a software expert, they set the technical standards, including software coding, tools, and platforms.

 

Experience required:

• 7 years + experience of managing technical systems. Deep understanding of how development and technology will affect the business.

 

Skills required: