How to find the perfect tech job role
KEEN to take a fresh look at your career this January? Then try tech.
The UK has once again been ranked Europe’s number one spot for tech jobs and is third in the entire world, offering a huge range of dynamic jobs.
According to official statistics, tech industry workers account for 6.3 per cent of the total UK workforce, with nearly 15,000 new tech jobs projected to be created this year alone.
As well as being one of the most exciting sectors to work in, it’s also one of the best paid, with an average salary of £62,500.
Keen to click with a new tech role? Here’s the Sun Jobs guide on how to make it happen.
It’s not just for grads: Yes, computer science grads can earn buckets of cash, but tech and coding roles are an inclusive industry. The current skills gap and sheer number of jobs to be filled means the industry is open to school leavers career switchers job returners too.
Teach yourself: Coding is the key skill you’ll need but you don’t have to have a degree. There are a plethora of self-teach platforms which can launch you into the industry. Try codingame.com to get started.
Get in on an apprenticeship: Most tech firms now offer entry-level and degree apprenticeships, taking you right up to Level 7 qualifications. And the apprenticeships are open to all ages, not just school leavers. Search at apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentices/browse-by-interests/digital.
Network: By its very nature, tech is the world’s best industry to network with online. Target the firms you’re keen to work with by connecting on LinkedIn and social media and sign up for industry groups and seminars.
Not an IT whizz? There are dozens of support roles from HR to sales and marketing which offer a seat at the tech table.
Ready to tech a chance on a new role? Here’s the Sun Job tech top picks of the week.
Senior Data Engineer, Roku, Manchester
Make a date to apply for this dynamic data role.
The Job: Streaming platform Roku is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to drive programmes with the internal product and commercial teams and across external strategic partner organisations.
What You’ll Do: Day-to-day you’ll design and develop large scale, low latency systems to optimise the delivery of content and ads via marketing channels.
You’ll also maintain large-scale data applications and data pipelines and deliver reliable production systems that can adapt to changing business environments and monitor themselves with minimal human hand holding.
What You’ll Need: Applicants should have a degree in computer science or equivalent, experience with developing distributed applications and microservices in Java, Go or similar languages and experience dealing with streaming and batch compute frameworks like Spring Kafka, Kafka Streams, Flink, Spark Streaming, Spark.
Apply Now: Find out more details about the Senior Data Engineer role or view more openings at Roku.
Program Manager, GoCardless, London
This essential tech role will put you at the heart of the action
The Job: As a Program Manager, you will work with all of the compliance managers to relaunch and run various compliance programmes and drive programmatic structuring and implementation across the key pillars of the compliance operating model.
What You’ll Do: You’ll help the regulatory and compliance group to develop and manage a detailed programme plan.
You’ll predict what resources are needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
What You’ll Need: Experience with running cross-functional, multidimensional programmes, along with project and programme management qualifications and knowledge of compliance.
Apply Now: See the full job description here or explore more opportunities at GoCardless.
Newly Qualified Accountant, Liberty Global, Bradford
This newbie support role is a brilliant way to begin your tech career at a top firm.
The Job: Liberty Global is hoping to fill several Newly Qualified Accountant roles across the business to streamline and grow its finance departments globally.
What You’ll Do: Supported by an enhanced induction and development curriculum designed to accelerate your understanding of Liberty Global’s business, successful candidates can expect to develop their finance skills and spend time in different teams including tax, treasury and business integration.
What You’ll Need: To apply for this role you’ll need a professional qualification—ACA, CIMA or ACCA, a growth mindset and a passion for business.
Apply Now: View more details on the Newly Qualified Accountant openings or explore more at Liberty Global.
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