With a new year comes new resolutions as well as a career revolution if you want to succeed in Singapore’s booming tech scene.
While there are plenty of promising jobs available, competition is hot with 80% of people actively looking for work and the skills landscape is rapidly changing. According to LinkedIn, 36% of Singapore’s skills have changed since 2015, projected to hit 50% by 2025.
Singapore is committed to becoming a global AI hub, and your trusted tech specialist Mills Recruitment has identified the top 8 fastest-growing roles to empower you to:
- Leverage your existing expertise and expand your skillset for exciting new opportunities.
- Thrive in cutting-edge technologies like AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
- Secure career advancement and enjoy the competitive salaries these roles offer.
- Quantitative Developers
Quantitative developers are professionals who specialize in creating and applying quantitative models in financial institutions, such as investment banks.
Most common skills: Algorithmic Trading, Machine Learning, Quantitative Analytics
Previous roles held: Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Quantitative Analyst
- Infrastructure Engineers
Infrastructure engineers are responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining network and server infrastructure. They work in industries such as IT Services and IT Consulting, Technology, and Information and Internet.
Most common skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing
Previous roles held: System Engineer, Software Engineer, Network Engineer
- Cyber Security Engineers
Cybersecurity engineers safeguard IT infrastructure and develop solutions for digital threats like hacking. They are mostly employed in IT Services and Consulting, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, and Maritime Transportation.
Most common skills: Vulnerability Assessment, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing
Previous roles held: Software Engineer, Cyber Security Specialist, System Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineers
Site reliability engineers create and implement automated software tools to maximise a system’s reliability and efficiency.
Most common industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Technology, Information and Internet
Most common skills: Kubernetes, Terraform, Grafana
Previous roles held: Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, System Engineer
- Back-end Developers
Back-end developers code and build program servers and database functions that form the backbone of a website or application. The most common industries for back-end developers are technology, information and internet, IT services and IT consulting.
Most common skills: Go, Redis, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Previous roles held: Software Engineer, Full Stack Engineer, Web Developer
- Cloud Engineers
Cloud engineers are responsible for managing a company’s cloud-based systems. They set up and customize the features to meet the end-users’ needs, ensuring the system’s stability. Cloud engineers also implement updates regularly. The most common industries that require cloud engineering services are IT services and IT consulting, media, telecommunications, and technology.
Most common skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Terraform, Microsoft Azure
Previous roles held: Software Engineer, System Engineer, DevOps Engineer
- Data science specialists
Data science specialists collect and analyze large amounts of data and transform it into valuable insights for making business decisions. The most common industries for data science are IT Services and Consulting, Technology, and Information and Internet.
Most common skills: Machine Learning, Data Science, Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Previous roles held: Data Science Specialist, Data Consultant, Analytics Manager
- Chiefs of Staff
Chiefs of Staff are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and communication between top executives and other employees. They work to address issues, plan processes, and support key projects to achieve company goals. The most common industries for Chiefs of Staff are technology, information and internet, IT services, and IT consulting.
Most common skills: Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Program Management
Previous roles held: Project Manager, Strategy Manager, Program Manager
If you’re ready to play a part in Singapore’s tech success, then Mills Recruitment is here to help you. Contact Dave Sidhu on +65 9632 7340 or at [email protected] today.