As a digital transformation impacts a variety of industries, demand for tech pros experienced in certain technologies remains high. The simple economic rule of supply and demand means these IT skills tend to be very lucrative. In fact, it’s worth adding some of them to your resume through experience or even a certification.
With an eye towards increasing your earnings potential, here are a few of the technology skills that are paying more. If you already possess a few on this list, is your current employer providing the compensation you deserve? Let’s take a closer look.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Data privacy continues to grow in importance all over the world. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is an edict requiring companies doing business in Europe to take various steps protecting customer data. David Foote, co-founder, and chief research officer at Foote Partners, comments on the GDPR’s impact on tech salaries.
“The GDPR aims primarily to give control to individuals over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business by unifying the regulation within the EU. It also addresses the export of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas. Clearly, the growth in pay over the past 12 months has been driven by employers trying to get out in front of this major change in how they operate their businesses,” said Foote.
The bottom line is the market value of GDPR experience grew by two-thirds last year. Consider that fact if you are experienced in this area.
Lawson EPR Software
Lawson is an EPR suite of applications used for accounting, manufacturing and HR. The value of this skill increased by 43 percent in 2018. The company offers a host of training options, if you are interested in adding Lawson to your tech skills arsenal.
Java Skills
Venerable old Java still sees wide use throughout the technology world. If you boast experience in either the Java SE or Java EE platforms, your skills are in demand. The market value for Java programmers increased by one-third over the past 12 months.
A Variety of SAP Skills
SAP remains one of the most popular EPR suites in the business world. Thus, demand for tech professionals experienced in a variety of SAP modules is increasing. This is especially the case for the EHS and F&R modules. Contact your recruiter to get a better feel for the current market for SAP professionals.
When you need help with your IT career, or finding new high-paying IT jobs, the recruiters at Venteon are a great resource. As one of the top technical staffing agencies in the Midwest, we know the companies looking for talented tech pros. Connect with us soon!
