Mobile Evolution: Trends in the IT Workforce

Greythorn Specialist Technology Recruitment Mobile Evolution: Trends in the IT Workforce A career as an IT Professional has many benefits, including security, good compensation, and potential for growth. The best way to maximize these benefits is choosing a growing specialty. Reports show that those specializing in mobile content creation are positioning themselves for a great career in IT. Need for Web and Mobile Developers As need for dynamic websites increases, so does the need for back-end developers who can mix responsive, mobile and adaptive content into their online campaigns. 25 21% 20 15 12% 10 10% 9%- 7% 7% 6% 6% 4%- Cloud Computing Information Security Mobile Development Leadership/Executive Other Project Management Web Development Mobile Development is a Close Second When it Comes to IT Skill Sets Currently, there aren't many IT professionals working exclusively in mobile development. But, when asked which skill is currently most in demand for IT professionals, 32% of respondents answered Mobile Application Development, making it second only to Big Data. 40 -37.9% 32.8% 30 20 10 IT Professionals say Mobile Application Development is the most important skill to have IT Professionals say Big Data is the most important skill to have Pay Range for those Specializing in Mobile Development Front-end developers' jobs are also changing, as the aesthetics of web design develop and more focus is needed for a fluid user experience across platforms. (Users who are on mobile and users who are on desktops are very similar consumers, studies show.) Annual salary range for full time mobile developers $90K - $120K Hourly pay range for contract mobile developers $85 - $120 Annual salary range for full time mobile test engineers $75K - $90K Hourly pay range for contract mobile test engineers $70 - $90 IT Professionals Feel Secure in their Position With an unprecedented demand for skilled tech professionals, job security in the market is strong. 8% Secure 60% Very Secure 28% 28% 60% Insecure 8% Very Insecure 4% IT Professionals Can Expect Good Compensation Do you expect a raise within 12 months? Yes, up to 5% 15% 3% Yes, between 6%-10% 4% 18% 60% Yes, between 11%-20% Yes, more than 20% No What Drives IT Professionals Half of IT professionals consider Career Progression a main inspiration in their job. The demand for mobile content suggests career progress for professionals skilled in mobile content creation. A small percentage of well-paid IT professionals work in mobile development, but that number will grow in the future as the need for dynamic websites and mobile content increases. Specialties Within Current IT Workforce O Software Development Big Data/Analysis Infrastructure