An article from Computerworld says future technology jobs will require less raw programming talent. Straight programming jobs are likely to be outsourced. Tech jobs of the future that remain in the U.S. will require versatile workers that have a variety of skills including artistic talent, management skills and public speaking.
The most sought-after corporate IT workers in 2010 may be those with no deep-seated technical skills at all. The nuts-and-bolts programming and easy-to-document support jobs will have all gone to third-party providers in the U.S. or abroad. Instead, IT departments will be populated with "versatilists" -- those with a technology background who also know the business sector inside and out, can architect and carry out IT plans that will add business value, and can cultivate relationships both inside and outside the company.
That's the general consensus of three research groups that have studied the IT workforce landscape for 2010 -- the year that marks the culmination of the decade of the versatile workforce. What's driving these changes? Several culprits include changes in consumer behavior, an increase in corporate mergers and acquisitions, outsourcing, the proliferation of mobile devices and growth in stored data.
What's more, the skills required to land these future technical roles will be honed outside of IT. Some of these skills will come from artistic talents, math excellence or even a knack for public speaking -- producing a combination of skills not commonly seen in the IT realm.
Here are some of the industry's Computerworld believes will be the hottest.
Web services
Wireless/mobile
Business intelligence
Service-oriented architecture
Identity management
Disaster recovery/
continuity planning
Data management/
business analytics
E-business
RFID
Antivirus protection
These fields are already employing people today so it wouldn't be a surprise if a new field or two emerges before 2010 especially with the rapid pace technology is developing.
