Aside from taking connectivity among humans to a highest level in the past decade, another valuable corollary of the innovations in technology is providing numerous opportunities for new jobs. The Philippines has gained enough attention from the rest of the world as a lead provider of skillful and abundant workforce in Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sectors for the past 20 years. The rapid growth of the technology-based industries has made it one of the top sources of income in the whole country. The demand for tech-literates is readily met by over 130,000 graduates in IT and engineering each year, solely in the Philippines. If you belong to this numbers, lucky you! There is an abundance of career that awaits you. Read on to see the top 10 best jobs in the Tech industry this 2018.
1. Software Developer
As companies turn to the digital space to maximize their audience reach, software developers comes in action to create an information system that improves design and product management. A software developer designs computer programs that could better the existing system of the company. The monthly salary of a software engineer ranges from Php 20,000 to Php 50,000.
2. Information and Security Analyst
The foundation of a reliable IT system is maintained and strengthened by an intelligent and resourceful analyst. Computer systems and networks need to be constantly updated and protected from security breaches, and this is exactly what an Information Security Analyst do. The annual salary in this job has an average of Php 400,000 per year.
3. Information Technology Manager
The actual management of the step-by-step process of a company’s information technology system is in the hands of the IT Manager. He is responsible for the overall performance and productivity of their digital network. The average pay for an IT Manager is Php 800,000 per annum.
4. Computer Systems Analyst
A Computer System Analyst helps a company achieve an efficient and effective computer system by incorporating new and practical technology into the company’s current system. A Systems Analyst earns an average salary of Php 412,443 per year.
5. Computer Network Architect
Also referred to as networks system and data communications analysts, a computer network architect designs, tests, and evaluates data communications network such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and an organization’s intranet. A Network Engineer earns an average of Php 300,000 per year with an increasing pay to more experience.
6. Computer Systems Administrator
As an administrator, your job includes a hands-on management of the company’s day-to-day networks operation. They are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, especially multi-user computers, such as servers. Experience also strongly influences income in this job, which has an average of Php 360,000 per year.
7. Database Administrator
Companies and organizations use a database to store a wide array of information. The performance, integrity, and security of a database are in the hands of a database administrator. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining a database system and its usability among the employees. A DBA earns an average salary of Php 380,000 per year with a higher pay to those skillful in Oracle.
8. Web Developer
Companies or even small-scale businesses needing to establish a Website in the World Wide Web needs a Web Developer. A Web Developer knows how to build a website from the bottom-up; developing everything from the site layout to features and functions of a webpage. Experience strongly influences income in this job, which has an average pay of Php 260,000.
9. Computer Support Specialist
Support specialists attend to the inquiries and create systems from computer users. They may run diagnostic programs to determine and help resolve issues. They are also responsible in conducting training in the proper use of the system. The average salary for this job is Php 250,000.
10. Computer Programmer
After a software developer designs a computer program, the programmer writes code that converts that design into a set of instructions a computer can follow. He tests the program to look for errors and then rewrites it until it is error-free. A skill in HTML is associated with high pay for this job, which has an average salary of Php 350,000 per year. The technology-based industry is not going out of style anytime soon. One way or another people stumble upon these jobs for the improvement of their own businesses or simply as a user in this digital world. It is good to be acquainted what kind of jobs makes all the magic possible.
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