Demanded IT professions: 7 ideas for who to study,

1. data scientist

Analyzing information, making predictions and calculating the best solutions are the main tasks of representatives of this IT profession. Such specialists help companies solve problems faster and get the most out of new launches, so they are needed in almost any business area. An ordinary user can evaluate the work of a data scientist, for example, on streaming services. It is thanks to their work that the recommendation system throws up tracks or films that are really interesting to users.

Data Newbies receiveHow much do IT specialists in Russia earn? Programmer salaries are growing, the numbers are impressive / GEEKVILLE from 70,000 rubles, and experienced specialists can apply for a salary of 300,000 rubles. To get started, you need to learn Python and SQL, figure out how to work in Excel, Power Bi and Airflow, and also understand how to ask complex questions correctly.

Well "Profession Data Scientist PRO» from Skillbox will help you master all the necessary skills in 24 months. But it will be possible to start making money on knowledge even earlier: in six months you can get a paid internship, and a year later you can get a junior position. During your studies, you can choose one of three specializations:

• ML engineer — he creates analytical models and trains neural networks;
• data engineer — collects, organizes and stores data;
• data analyst evaluates information, builds hypotheses and tests them by simulating various situations.

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2. Python developer

Python is one of the most popularTop languages ​​over the years / Octoverse programming languages ​​that are regularly enjoyMost used programming languages ​​among developers worldwide, as of 2021 / Statista over 48% of developers in the world. It is used to create websites, games, mobile and desktop applications, for machine learning, simplifying business processes, and more. Learning this language is easy: the commands in Python are taken from English, so remembering the rules and syntax is not difficult. Medium salaryDeveloper salaries in the second half of 2021: languages ​​and qualifications / Sudo Null IT News in this IT profession, experienced professionals - 220,000 rubles, and beginners - 60,000. You can get a junior position in an IT company within six months after the start of training on the Skillbox course "Occupation Python Developer».

The syntax of the language, working with frameworks, autotests and databases are taught here not only in theory - the course consists of 70% of practical exercises. You will create your own task site, chatbot and online store - these projects will go into a portfolio, which will make it easier to find a job.

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3. Java Developer

Java too includedTop languages ​​over the years / Octoverse in the top three popular languages, and the average salary of Java developers is slightly higher than that of those who write in Python. Senior developers receiveDeveloper salaries in the second half of 2021: languages ​​and qualifications / Sudo Null IT News 230,000 rubles, and beginners - 65,000.

Java is used for mobile development, creating corporate software, banking applications, as well as programs for household appliances, such as coffee machines - by the way, there is a version that the language was inventedR. Buyya. Object-oriented Programming with Java: Essentials and Applications precisely for these purposes. Now Java is especially popular in enterprise development, that is, creating a product for a specific business, such as insurance companies, where greater reliability and stability are needed. The main plus of the language is cross-platform: a program written once can be opened even on Windows, even on macOS.

In Skillbox on the course "Occupation Java developer» learn how to code from scratch really in 9 months, and start earning in 4 months. The modules of the program are built on intensive practice: all the important theory from syntax to application optimization has to be worked out manually.

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4. Tester

The task of the tester is to make sure that the site, program or application works as it should. Not just mindlessly poke on the mouse or smartphone screen, but create a test case, carefully study all interactive sections and find possible bugs. Errors do not always manifest themselves immediately, so you have to test in several approaches and not only in standard ways. After all, you need to make sure that everything will work, even if the user runs the software on a weak computer or the server reboots. After conducting the research, this IT specialist prepares a report and sends the product to the developers for correction.

Testers do not always study the product manually, sometimes automatic testing programs come to their aid. At the same time, salaries in the second case are much higher. According to Habr Career, in the second half of 2021, manual testing engineers on average paidIT salaries in the second half of 2021: + 17% due to support and administration in the regions / Sudo Null IT News 75,000 rubles, and by automatic - 131,000. Testing both manually and with the help of autotests is taught on the course "Occupation Test Engineer» Skillbox. It lasts one year, and you can find a job after 4 months of training. By this time, you will have mastered manual testing techniques and will be able to check the health of web applications.

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5. Cyber ​​Security Specialist

A cybersecurity specialist stands guard over important data. He needs to neutralize hackers and prevent leaks of valuable information, find and eliminate vulnerabilities in time. And for this, it is important to be able to hack into networks and intercept traffic yourself - of course, only for good purposes, in order to find and fix problems in advance.

Reliable protection on the Internet is needed not only for banks or large enterprises, but for all resources in general, so representatives of this IT profession are now in high demand. True, there will be a lot to learn. In addition to theory, it is necessary to master various software, including hacker software, and be sure to test knowledge in practice. Skillbox courseOccupation Cyber ​​Security Specialist' will help with that. It lasts about 24 months, and practical training takes as much as 120 hours.

There is no need to wait two years to start working in a new specialty - you can enter the market in 9 months. By this time, you will learn to program using Python Basic, understand network protocols, Linux structure and the Bash command line, as well as master Windows and Powershell administration skills.

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6. Frontend developer

This is a specialist responsible for the user interface of a website or web application. It creates and makes convenient its visible part, for example, a drop-down menu, pop-ups, navigation, animation, carts in marketplaces or likes in social networks. And he also makes sure that the interface adapts to different gadgets and always looks pretty.

To build a career in this IT profession, you need to know the layout languages ​​​​HTML (for website architecture) and CSS (for external shells), be able to work with frameworks, create interactive scripts in JavaScript or TypeScript, and much more yet. Worthy remuneration: frontend developers on average receiveIT salaries in the second half of 2021: + 17% due to support and administration in the regions / Sudo Null IT News 145,000 rubles.

You can learn how to create cool interfaces on the Skillbox course "Profession Frontend developer from scratch to PRO». It lasts 24 months: it is possible to apply for a junior level position after 9 months, and by the end of the training you will be able to immediately become a middle specialist.

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7. Full stack developer

This is the name of a specialist who creates a website, web application and other Internet services from scratch and completely. He performs the tasks of a frontend and backend developer: he knows how to come up with a convenient interface and write working server parts. Medium salaryIT salaries in the second half of 2021: + 17% due to support and administration in the regions / Sudo Null IT News they have 150,000 rubles. But experienced fullstack developers can receive and more than 250,000 rubles.

For this IT profession, in addition to JavaScript, HTML and CSS, you need to master PHP, a programming language for creating servers. And also learn how to work with the Node.js platform, connect databases and ensure product stability under load. Become a Web Development Master with the Skillbox course "Profession Web developer» possible in 24 months. And to get into a team or start making money on freelance - in six months.

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