Top paying IT jobs, you should never miss!

Indian IT companies are booming, so the number of job openings posted frequently on various job portals. With exciting opportunities opening up across several key domains like development, analytics, and data, it's time for professionals to grab the best opportunities in the above segments. This micro article throws some valuable insights about the five best highly paid jobs, currently trending in the job market. So, let’s have a glance to get started on the same:

1.     Data warehouse architect

This is one of the hottest professions that is transforming the landscape of business intelligence (BI).  In computing terminology, a data warehouse is a system for reporting and analysis, which forms an integral component of business intelligence. The major role of a data warehouse architect is to design such data warehouse systems and enhance the current systems to support businesses. For a qualified data warehouse architect, the median annual salary is Rs.1,500,000 (approx. $21,110), while the upper annual salary is Rs.2,500,000 (approx. $35,228).

2.     Senior technical lead

In the IT sector, this role is quite common and offers immense potential for future aspirants. Typically, the role of a technical lead within the realm of IT development is to design and build complex software solutions. For a qualified and experienced senior technical lead, the median annual salary is Rs.1,200,000 Indian rupees (approx. $16,909) and upper annual salary is Rs.2,500,000 (approx. $35,228).

3.     Analytics manager

We are living in the world of analytics. Right from our day to day consumer products to complex business and industrial applications, analytics is driving innovation and powering our decisions. Within this perspective, the role of a data manager is indispensable, occupying a crucial role within the innovation eco-system. Using the ability and knowledge to analyze and assess complex data sets, the Analytics managers integrate their technical skills and industry knowledge to power businesses with their decision making processes.  A qualified and reasonably experienced analytics manager could expect a median annual salary of Rs.1,150,000 (approx. $16,207), while the upper annual salary could be Rs.2,400,000 (approx. $33,828).

4.     Technical project manager

This is one position that is showing consistent growth and holds lots of promise now and also soon.  The role of a technical project manager is to lead assigned projects and manage each project's life cycle from conception to final sign-off with the emphasis more on technical soundness and efficiency of the resources. The median annual salary of a qualified and a reasonably experienced technical project manager is Rs.1,000,000 (approx. $14,096), while upper annual salary is Rs.2,400,000 (approx. $33,828)

5.     Lead developer

A developer is the core team member of a software development team, while a lead developer is a manager who assumes responsibility across multiple projects that may range from app development to generation of programs. The median annual salary of a lead developer is Rs.1,000,000 (approx. $14,096), while the upper annual salary is Rs. 2,400,000 (approx. $33,828).

From the above article, it is evident that IT roles are diverse across different domains, and it’s only the passion and skills that drive the new generation to dizzy heights of success, be it in terms of money, position and above all the valuable knowledge they gain through innovation.