The top 10 IT and tech jobs in 2023

According to Tech Nation, there were over 2 million vacancies for tech roles between May 2021 and 2022, and there are now just under 5 million people working in the UK tech sector. This will only continue to grow as technology drives economic growth by creating new jobs. Public First estimated that digital technology could create over £413 billion in additional value for the UK economy by 2030, which is the equivalent of 19% of the entire UK economy.

It has turned into an employee's market since there are more job opportunities than there are unemployed people for the first time, and businesses are competing for the most talented IT and tech professionals.

We’ve put together a list of the top 10 IT and tech jobs in 2023.

1.     Software Engineer

Although the demand for Software Engineers has only increased by 0.4% from last year, the overall demand is still at an all-time high. Due to the continued evolution of technology which includes Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Blockchain to name a few, Software Engineers are required to expand their knowledge and skill set to help produce software that is using the latest technology trends. Software Engineers with knowledge of the latest technological advancements are guaranteed to earn a high salary as well as job security.

The average salary for a Software Engineer is £64,500

2.     Project Manager

Project Managers are becoming extremely popular as companies are increasing project activities to keep up with digital transformations, and in turn, helping the business grow and stay ahead of the competition. According to PMI, by 2027 employers will need nearly 88 million people in project-related roles. Project management jobs are quickly becoming a way for people with non-technical backgrounds to earn the high salaries that come with working in the tech industry. The demand for Project Managers has increased by 8% over the past year.

The average salary for a Project Manager is £57,000

3.     Business Analyst

A Business Analyst is responsible for providing business solutions and creating a strategy that will help the company develop and grow. They use data insights to analyse what areas need work and then use their strategic thinking skills to provide solutions. Companies are continuing to invest in Business Analysts professionals to help provide a strategy that will give them the edge over competitors. The demand for Business Analysts has increased by 8% over the past year.

The average salary for a Business Analyst is £55,500

4.     Security Architect

Companies are becoming more data-driven and therefore producing and storing big data, meaning they become more vulnerable to data leaks, data breaches, and many different types of cyber-attacks. In order to protect this data, companies are investing in Security Architects to help design, create, and maintain the security systems within an organisation’s IT network, including the computer systems and data. The demand for Security Architects has increased by 31% over the past year and are among some of the highest paid cyber security jobs.

The average salary for a Security Architect is £82,000

5.    Data Engineer

Over the past years, companies have continued to rely on data to make business decisions, from optimising processes and products, to reaching target audiences, and ensuring the business is running effectively. Data Engineers are employed to build systems that collect, manage, and convert raw data into usable information for data analysts and scientists. Therefore, the better the data collection systems the more accurate the data becomes enabling businesses to make optimal data-driven decisions. Find out more about data jobs here. The demand for Data Engineer has increased by 7% over the past year

The average salary for a Data Engineer is £67,000

6.     User Interface (UI)/User Experience (UX) Designer

The way we use technology is evolving, and companies need to hire UI/UX Designers that understand the latest trends and that are keen to learn so when they are designing consumer-facing products they are able to use their innovation and critical thinking skills to create apps and websites that are better than competitors. The demand for UX Designers has increased by 21% over the past year.

The average salary for a UX Designer is £53,500

7.     Product Manager

With developments in Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning, products are constantly being reinvented to keep up with the fast-paced advances in technology. Companies are utilising emerging technologies to keep up with customer trends and expectations, which has resulted in a huge growth in the demand for Product Managers. The main focus of product management is developing a vision and plan for the product with the objectives of achieving company goals and customer satisfaction. The demand for Product Managers has increased by 8% over the past year, find out more about the role of a Product Manager here.

The average salary for a Product Manager is £68,000

8.     IT Security Manager

As technologies advance, so does the potential for cyber-attacks and data breaches. Companies are becoming heavily reliant on using data for making business decisions and therefore they need to invest in making sure their data and their customers data is protected. An IT Security Manager is responsible for overseeing the protection of company networks, infrastructures, and systems. The demand for IT Security Managers has increased by 76% over the past year.

The average salary for an IT Security Manager is £70,000

9.     Software Tester

The demand for Software Testers is on the rise, due to the increasing use of software products for business. Companies need to make sure their software is reliable and working. Software Testers are important to businesses as this process includes detecting and resolving errors, which in turn can reduce development costs and improves the performance of the software product or application which will help increase product demand. The demand for Software Testers has increased by 119% over the past year.

The average salary for Software Testers is £40,000

10. Cloud Engineer

Over the past years, many companies have migrated from hardware-oriented infrastructures to remote cloud servers which have proved to be more cost-effective and have allowed for a large amount of data to be safely stored. A Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a company’s cloud-based system ensuring optimal results for data storage, protection, backup, and more. It is predicted that by 2025 the public cloud computing market will be valued at £660 billion meaning cloud computing skills could become extremely valuable to you and make you eligible for many job opportunities with high-paying salaries. The demand for Cloud Engineers has increased by 10% over the past year.

The average salary for a Cloud Engineer is £63,000

These are some of the most in-demand jobs to appear in 2023, however in order to become employable you need to make sure you understand the skills and experience employers are asking for alongside the job roles. Having the right skill set is more crucial than ever, as technology for business continues to advance, IT professionals must keep up to date with constantly shifting trends and pursue ongoing training to guarantee their skills remain relevant.

Find out the top IT and tech skills to learn in 2023.