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Eight new tech job titles

The IT industry has been in flux for at least 20 years, with new models of computing upsetting expected job categories — think of the drop in demand for COBOL specialists, for example. The rapid shift to cloud is doing the same today.

So a slide show created by Computerworld U.S. is food for thought for those about to enter the industry, or looking at changing their career path.

Internet of Things architect sounds like a sure bet. But what about augmented reality designer? I have seen at least one Canadian mobile app that uses it. With the world increasingly going mobile perhaps it’s a reasonable expectation.

There will be a demand for developers with skills in Node.js and Scala languages, experts say.
Remember, though, automation and virtualization are job killers. How long will these predicted careers be needed.

Wait a minute — what about automation technology specialist? Perhaps that’s a title that will never disappear.

Think about it as you read the full story here.

Howard Solomon
Howard Solomon
Currently a freelance writer, I'm the former editor of ITWorldCanada.com and Computing Canada. An IT journalist since 1997, I've written for several of ITWC's sister publications including ITBusiness.ca and Computer Dealer News. Before that I was a staff reporter at the Calgary Herald and the Brampton (Ont.) Daily Times. I can be reached at hsolomon [@] soloreporter.com

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