7 lesser-known but highly rewarding tech roles IT students and professionals can pursue

Augmented Reality (AR) Developer

An AR Developer is responsible for creating interactive digital experiences of physical and virtual worlds. AR applications can be used for gaming, education, and marketing purposes that provide a more engaging and personalised experience. By using AR, brands can gain insights into customer preferences and behaviours, to improve marketing campaigns and product offerings.

UX/UI Designer

A UX/UI Designer plays a pivotal role in creating a compelling and user-friendly design that enhances the brand’s reputation, increases brand loyalty, and improves business outcomes.

Blockchain Developer

Blockchain developers are responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining secure, efficient, and effective blockchain-based systems, building decentralised applications (dApps) where there is a need for transparency and accountability. As the technology evolves, it is expected to see more widespread adoption and innovation in years to come.

Digital Twin Engineer

Digital Twin Engineers play a crucial role in designing, developing and maintaining digital replicas that simulate real-world conditions; this enables companies to improve operations and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Digital Twin Engineers also play a significant role in enabling companies to monitor, analyse, and optimise processes, leading to better decision-making and improved performance.

AI Ethicist

As AI becomes increasingly prevalent, the need for ethical considerations in its development and implementation grows. An AI Ethicist with a background in philosophy, ethics, computer science, or law – works with companies, governments, and other organisations and plays a crucial role in ensuring AI technologies are designed and used to align with ethical, social, and political perspectives and is developed responsibly.

Data Privacy Officer (DPO)

A Data Privacy Officer (DPO) is an independent advisor to the organisation’s management and staff; the officer ensures that the organisation’s data processing activities are carried out in accordance and are complied with data protection regulations and policies. They work to protect sensitive data and prevent breaches by implementing security measures, organising awareness training, monitoring compliance, and following best practices for data privacy.

IoT Security Specialist

An IoT Security Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing security solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. They work to protect IoT devices and maintain security measures that protect devices from cyber threats. They analyse the data logs generated from any cyber attacks and breaches that have occurred and try to mitigate the risks and stay updated.

Conclusion

Information technology offers many career opportunities, from software development to cybersecurity. There are lesser-known but highly rewarding tech roles like AR developer, UX/UI designer, blockchain developer, digital twin engineer, AI ethicist, data privacy officer, and IoT security specialist that provide lucrative careers. These roles play a crucial role in improving marketing campaigns, enhancing user satisfaction, building secure blockchain-based systems, improving efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness, ensuring AI technologies align with ethical and responsible perspectives, protecting personal information and preventing breaches, and securing IoT devices from cybercriminals.

Author by – Mr. Sairaman Srinivasan, Chief Strategy Officer, Consortium for Technical Education (CTE)