The 10 most in demand IT jobs for 2020

With businesses and society as a whole becoming more intertwined with tech, there is a great demand for individuals with IT skills. The IT sector in the UK is a prominent one with the industry generating 2.575 billion pounds in Q1 of 2019 according to Statista. With the industry continuously growing there is demand for a number of IT jobs for 2020.

It pays to have the skills that pay well. If the jobs are in high demand, you can expect a good pay packet to go with it. So, whether you want a change within IT or are looking to secure your first role in the sector, here are the most in demand IT jobs for 2020 that you should consider getting into.

1.SEO/SEM Marketers

With a vast number of businesses having an online presence or looking to invest in it, there is a huge demand for marketers that are skilled in SEO (search engine optimisation) and SEM (search engine marketing). According to Technojobs salary data, the average salary of an SEO marketer/manager is £42,500. If you work in marketing or IT then it might be worth gaining some SEO skills under your belt to secure a financially beneficial role.

2.IT Support Professionals

IT Support Professionals are continuously in demand as they are crucial for most businesses. IT Support professionals can provide support in a number of different ways including product support, supporting staff with any tech issues and helping run and maintain business tech and software. In London, IT Support Professionals can expect to be earning around £35,000 after a couple of years of experience.

3.Data Scientists

The demand for Data Scientists has increased by 29% this year compared to last. As companies look to capture and utilise data in order to improve performance, the demand for Data Scientists on the rise. Businesses collect a huge amount of data, Data Scientists help them make sense of that data and understand it, whether this is data on customers or the current market. Data Scientists can look at earning an average salary of £52,743.

4.IoT Engineers

IoT, also known as Internet of Things, refers to the countless number of devices around the world connected to the internet. There are a number of fields within IoT that you can work in and they can be incredibly rewarding. IoT is the new hot topic in tech so it has made it onto our most in demand IT Jobs. An IoT engineer can earn an average salary of £64,658 in London. 

5.Blockchain Engineers

The demand for Blockchain Engineers has seen a staggering increase, with it being listed as one of the most desired IT skills for 2020 by Technojobs. According to research, there’s been a 517% increase in global demand for blockchain engineers. This huge demand also comes with a very rewarding salary. The average salary for a Blockchain Engineer in the UK is £68,000.

6.Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst

Larger companies will look to hire BI Analysts in order to evaluate their position in the market and industry. Having a BI on board can help businesses stay one step ahead of the competition, therefore there is a great demand for them. Average salaries for BI Analysts in the UK is £30,691 and can reach up to £45,000.

7.Cyber Security Analyst

Since GDPR came in to effect 2018, businesses need to do all they can in order to keep data secure. With a lack of compliance, businesses can lose millions, therefore companies are investing heavily in their security technology as well as Cyber Security Analysts. The average salary of a Cyber Security Analyst is £44,390.

8.Cloud Engineer

With the vast number of businesses moving their day to day functions to the cloud, Cloud Engineering has become one of the most in demand jobs for 2020. A Cloud Engineer can look at earning an average salary of £54,911.

9.App Developer

According to Finder, around 79% of UK adults own a smartphone and on average Brits spend 2 hours and 34 minutes on their smartphones every day. The use of mobile is increasing continuously worldwide which means more businesses are trying to reach consumers through their preferred device. This has created a demand for App Developers including iOS and Android. The average base salary for an App Developer in the UK is £35,157.

10.Machine Learning Engineer

There is an increasing demand for Machine Learning Engineers, accompanied by a high salary. With the continuous evolution and development of technology, Machine Learning is the latest tech that businesses want to build into their business model. The average salary for a Machine Learning Engineer in London is £67,950.

If you are looking to get into a new IT or Tech job these are some of the most rewarding and in demand IT jobs for 2020, which could help you shape your career.