Top 5 Future Tech Jobs in 2024
Between artificial intelligence, the cloud, No Code, and cybersecurity, the digital market continues to grow with an estimated revenue of 70.4 billion euros in 2024. But to remain competitive, companies need talent. So what are the future jobs in the tech sector? Discover our ranking.
Product Builder - A Future Job Boosted by No-Code Technologies
With the advent of No Code, the role of Product Builder is on the rise. At the intersection of web development and product design, this professional creates innovative digital solutions without writing a single line of code.
Role and Responsibilities:
The primary role of the Product Builder is to lead high-value digital projects. For example, creating a business application to automate internal processes, a CRM, a marketplace for clients, etc. To successfully complete these projects, the Product Builder relies on the product approach and No-Code technologies.
Skills:
Even though No-Code is supposed to simplify the creation of digital solutions, the Product Builder should not be afraid of technology. They must possess several hard skills, such as mastery of APIs, webhooks, back-end and front-end development, No-Code tools, etc. Not to mention personal qualities such as curiosity, flexibility, and a methodical approach.
Education:
The profession of Product Builder is quite recent, and until now, there were no specific training programs for this future job. That was until June 2024. Since then, École Cube offers a state-recognized Product Builder No-Code degree. A first in France.
Salary:
Given the growing importance of the No Code universe, No Code Product Builders can start their careers with an annual gross salary of 40,000 euros.
AI Specialists - A Rapidly Expanding Job
The development of artificial intelligence has led to the creation of new future jobs. Notably, the AI expert who is responsible for various projects related to this technology.
Role and Responsibilities:
This professional creates and deploys artificial intelligence technologies. Their goal: to use AI to address specific issues. For example, implementing ML models to detect fraud, conducting predictive analyses to anticipate churn rates, analyzing large volumes of data to identify market trends, etc.
Thanks to their mastery of new technologies, they help companies modernize and, above all, remain competitive.
Skills:
The AI specialist must possess very advanced technical skills, such as programming languages. But most importantly, they must master various AI concepts (machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, algorithms, computer vision, etc.).
In addition to these hard skills, the AI expert must also have interpersonal skills. After all, their goal is to solve problems. They must therefore listen to the needs of their colleagues/clients.
Education:
Since technical skills are at the heart of this future job, it is best to have a degree in computer science. Not to mention a specialization in AI to properly use its tools.
Salary:
As this job is increasingly in demand, the salary of artificial intelligence experts hovers around 53,000 euros annually.
Green-IT Managers for Sustainable Information Systems
While new technologies simplify the lives of companies, they also consume a lot of energy. But with current climate challenges, companies must imperatively control their ecological footprint. This is why more and more companies are turning to sustainable IT managers.
Role and Responsibilities:
The Green IT manager implements IT strategies to help organizations reduce their environmental impact. They seek to optimize resources and use more environmentally friendly solutions. Among the actions implemented are the management of the IT equipment lifecycle, user awareness, reduction of energy consumption, etc.
Skills:
The Green IT manager is first and foremost an IT expert. They must master systems, networks, and data centers.
But it is also their sensitivity to ecological issues that led them to pursue this career. They have an increased curiosity that allows them to develop sustainable solutions.
Education:
This future job is still recent, and there are no specialized training programs. The simplest path is to follow a traditional education in IT, systems, and networks. Throughout their career, the IT manager can implement more ecological solutions and specialize in this field.
Salary:
Although this job is innovative, the salary of a Green-IT manager is similar to that of a traditional IT manager. That is, an average annual gross salary of 35,000 euros at the beginning of their career.
Data Analysts and Scientists, the Data Experts
Mastering the art of communicating with data, data analysts and data scientists are highly sought after by companies in all sectors.
Role and Responsibilities:
Data analysts and scientists analyze large datasets to help companies make better decisions. While the goal of these two professionals is similar, their tasks are slightly different. Indeed, data analysts derive insights from available information, whereas data scientists create models to conduct predictive analyses.
Skills:
Data analysts and scientists must master all tools related to big data, whether for storage, processing, or visualization of data. Often, data scientists must also possess more advanced technical skills to create predictive models.
Education:
To pursue these future jobs, one often needs to go through traditional education; particularly in mathematics, statistics, or computer science. At the end of your academic career, you can specialize to find a job more easily.
Salary:
The salary of a junior data analyst is around 43,000 euros annually, compared to 53,000 euros annually for a data scientist.
Cybersecurity Specialists, the Defense Against Cyber Attacks
Digital transformation has also led to the emergence of new threats: cyber attacks. As technologies evolve, so do cyber attacks. Proof of this is that nearly one in two companies has experienced a cyber attack that significantly impacted their operations. This is why more and more organizations are turning to cybersecurity experts.
Role and Responsibilities:
The cybersecurity specialist must ensure the IT security of organizations. To do this, they must carry out a series of tasks, both to prevent attacks and to minimize their impacts. Among their tasks are vulnerability detection, vulnerability testing, employee awareness, implementation of corrective actions, etc.
Skills:
To ensure the security of the information system, the cybersecurity expert must master all its aspects. System administration, routing protocols, operating systems, IT infrastructure, etc. They primarily possess technical skills.
But the cybersecurity specialist must also be curious to identify the latest trends, both in terms of cyber attacks and solutions.
Education:
To pursue this future job, a degree in computer science is more than necessary. Ideally, an engineering school with a specialization in IT security or information technology.
Salary:
Given the magnitude of cyber risks, cybersecurity specialists can expect an annual gross salary of 45,000 euros in the early years.
