Top 10 Lucrative Tech Jobs For Women

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In the year 2023, most people would need to take the bull by the horn to make ends meet especially in a country like Nigeria.

The year 2023 will definitely come with economic challenges due to the political and economic conditions that might affect several businesses.

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In a bid to remain relevant in a highly competitive market powered by technology, women need to garner tech skills in a society that is regarded as a ‘man’s world’.

Prime Business Africa here presents the Top 10 tech jobs for women to embrace.

1. Graphics Designing

Graphics designing as a skill does not necessarily mean that the male gender is better placed to do it.

Graphic Designers create visual concepts to communicate information. They create everything from posters and billboards to packaging, logos and marketing materials.

Graphic Designers use elements such as shapes, colours, typography, images and more to convey ideas to an audience.

There are successful female graphics designers and more are expected to join the workforce in 2023.

2. Data Analysis

The invention of technology makes it imperative that information can be better managed and Women are known to be good managers.

A data analyst examines data to find significant customer insights and potential uses for the information. They also advise the company’s management and other stakeholders of this information.

They take and analyse insights from data to help businesses make informed decisions. Data analysis is used across a wide spectrum of industries e.g Finance, Media, Telecom, Information Technology etc.

One of the experiences you need as a woman to become a data analyst is that you should earn a degree in a field with an emphasis on statistical and analytical skills, such as math or computer science. There are several paid and free courses available to learn data analysis.

However, some essential skills are just as crucial as any kind of professional certification.

3. Project Management

When most women are saddled with the responsibility of organising an event, they bring with them dedication and attention to detail.

Project managers organise, plan, and manage projects while adhering to constraints like budgets.

The year 2023 is one that could see an upsurge in the demands for women project managers due to the need to have a gender balance in this fulfilling job.

To notch experience is not overly needed but it is imperative that a lady going into this job need to know basic information about it.

4. Software Development

Software developers use varieties of technologies and abilities to design, program, create, deploy, and manage software.

They also contribute to the creation of software systems that power devices and networks and maintain the functionality of those systems.

You need to have the requisite experience to delve into this sensitive job as a woman.

 

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5. Data Analysis

Data analysts collect, cleans, and interpret data sets in order to answer a question or solve a problem. They work in many industries, including business, finance, criminal justice, science, medicine, and government.

Data analysts are thorough in approach as they provide classified information that helps in critical situations like research work and crime fighting.

6. Information Security Analysis

Women are more sensitive than men when things are going awry.

Information security analysts monitor companies’ networks for security breaches and look into them when they do.

They protect sensitive information and use and maintain technologies such as firewalls and data encryption systems. Computer and network systems are also examined for weaknesses.

This is one of the best tech jobs for women.

Security analysts have a bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, computer information systems, or a related profession.

7. Web Development

Web developers build websites. Many web developers are in charge of the website’s performance and capacity in addition to making sure it is aesthetically pleasing and simple to navigate.

Web administrators have cognate experience with backend web programming languages like Ruby, PHP, C#, or Java. program for designing, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Sketch.

8. Sales Engineering

Women are great at convincing potential clients in marketing their brands and services.

A good Sales engineer focuses on cutting-edge technology and scientific products. She explains the advantages of their goods or services to potential clients and demonstrates why they are superior to those of their rivals using their technical expertise.

What experience do you need as a woman to become a Sales Engineer?

A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related subject is often required for sales engineers.

9. Cloud Architecture 

Information Technology professionals that specialise in the cloud are known as “cloud architects,” and they have the expertise and experience to manage teams, negotiate complicated cloud environments, create and implement cloud strategies, and make sure that cloud systems are always current and functional.

This job is highly technical and requires training to execute them.

10. Stack-wall Development

If have ideas on how the backend and front end of systems work, you are on the right track to becoming a Stack-wall developer.

They develop fully fledged platforms (with databases, servers and clients) which don’t need other applications to function.

The Full Stack Engineer job description includes using a range of different technologies and languages (such as Java, JavaScript, HTML, PHP, and C#) to develop applications. Full Stack Developers approach software holistically since they cater to both user experience and functionality.

Participating in the design and creation of scalable software, writing clean, functional code on the front- and back-end
Testing and fixing bugs or other coding are the job descriptions of a Stack-wall developer.

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Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.


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