Picking a career that is not only fun (with respect to the work) but also pays lucratively is the dream we all try to realize.
And while there are many fields that are known to be well paying (if you have the right skills for it),?tech jobs are some of the highest paying in the Indian market currently.?
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And a recent post by LinkedIn has revealed some of the best paying jobs in India's tech sector. If you're trying to?plan your career, in tech?or in general,?and want to earn good money, you should definitely consider opting for these jobs.?
Data scientists make the most of their statistical, analytical and programming skills to collect, analyze, and implement large data sets. The collected information is used to develop solutions to solve complicated business challenges.?
Most Data Scientists are highly qualified with 88-percent of them having a Master's degree whereas 46-percent having PhDs in specific fields. Data scientists usually start with a Bachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics or computer science. Moreover, knowledge of Hadoop or Big Data querying is also of equal importance.?
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Data architects are responsible to form blueprints for data management systems. After carefully analysing a company's data sources- whether internal or external- architects fabricate a structure for integrating, protecting and centralising data that would help people of the organisation to access information efficiently and securely. Data Warehouse Architects can easily earn approximately ?15 lakh, going up to ?25 lakh per annum.
If you wish to pursue a career as a data warehouse architect, you'll need a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology (IT), or computer engineering. Along with this, you'll need a considerable experience working with data management or software architecture.?
Additionally, you can become well-versed in cloud storage solutions, SQL, Java, Oracle, and other database management software.? To go the extra mile, and seem like a worthy candidate, you can look at gaining qualifications like Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) from the Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP).
Senior Technical leads are ones who drive a team of software engineers to get a software, as per a client's requirement, ready in time while adhering to strict quality guidelines. They're the ones responsible for the overall planning, execution and success of complex software solutions to meet customer's needs. Senior Technical Leads can easily earn around Rs 15 lakhs per annum.?
To be qualified enough to come to this position, you'll need to first get a Master's Degree in Computer Applications or a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. Moreover, a strong grasp in programming languages like Core Java, Eclipse, Hadoop, J2EE, Hibernate, Spring, Weblogic, Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, HBase, Hive, Unix Shell Scripting, and current trends in software development is a must. A good technical lead is picked with at least 5-8 years of experience as a programmer, so surely a considerably grind is involved.?
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Analytics managers are mostly responsible to develop and implement complex tools and strategies that allows raw data to be transformed into insights to drive business. These insights are often implemented for either strategising business models or facilitate in decision making to make the right choice for the company, all thanks to the data collected by the company. A well-qualified Analytics Manager can easily earn up to Rs 11.5 lakhs per annum.?
To be an Analytics Manger, a Bachelor's degree in Technology or Science specialising in IT is a must. A Master's degree in Computer Application or Science with specialisation in IT will definitely be an added bonus. Along with this, you'll need knowledge and experience of at least 5-7 years on average with data-analytic tools like Tableau, Python, SAS etc to apply for a position of an Analytics Manager.