As the number of IT jobs in Bulgaria continues to grow at a rapid pace, due to our increasingly digital world, businesses must put in place a strategy to build the teams to construct the applications that they need to complete.
IT professionals do not always have extensive education, but they do need skills in the specific areas that are needed for the job.
This article focuses on the skills required to skilfully perform the most in-demand IT jobs.
Covid-19 Related IT Recruitment Trends Affecting IT Jobs in Bulgaria
The demand for IT professionals, a move to remote onboarding and a requirement to retrain employees with legacy skills are three of the IT recruitment trends to emerge in response to Covid-19.
Firstly, there was a demand for people with cloud-based skills who could deploy systems like AWS and Azure to enable remote working. Then there was the requirement for cyber security candidates, followed by data analysts and data scientists who could take a predictive view of what would come next.
This demand for IT professionals has led to organizations needing the following changes in their IT recruitment strategy:
- Plan their program of work, including the recruitment of candidates, who can enable change such as software developers to build and develop required applications.
- Evolve their recruitment process to include video interviewing and remote onboarding.
- Increase their flexibility in the geographies they will now recruit from.
- Embrace the cultural shift around technology adoption.
- Retrain technology professionals with legacy skills so that they remain relevant and employable in this new world.
Most In-Demand IT Jobs in Bulgaria
- The most in-demand IT positions in 2021 are:
- DevOps Engineer
- Cloud Architect
- AI Architect
- Systems Analyst
- Network Administrator
- Software Engineer
- Blockchain Engineer
DevOps Engineer
DevOps engineers, help and look after the development team taking part in the deployment and network operations.
- Some of the DevOps Engineer skills include:
- Skilled in Linux or UNIX system administration
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Deep understanding of DevOps best practices
- Coding and scripting
- Tools like Git and Jenkins
Cloud Architect
A Cloud Architect will manage the company’s cloud computing strategy and will manage and support the cloud.
Some cloud architect skills will include:
- Extensive experience with programming languages such as Python, Ruby, and Elixir
- Knowledge of Amazon Web Services, ITSM, automation, I&O, and scaling cloud applications
- Excellent leadership skills
- Background in IT engineering
AI Architect
An AI Architect will be responsible for overseeing all the AI initiatives and have a heavy focus and skill in math and statistics. Skills necessary are:
- Experience in AI, machine learning, and neural network
- Program skills in Python and Torch
- Skilled in TensorFlow or similar technologies
- Development of REST APIs
Systems Analyst
A systems analyst will design techniques to aid in problem-solving by analyzing IT systems in the organization.
- Some skills and requirements are:
- Data analysis and programming skills
- Skilled in technical analysis and project management
- Analytical skills
Network Administrator
Network Administrators are responsible for managing LAN/WAN protocol, software, and hardware.
- Skills necessary are:
- Professional certifications
- Analytic and diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of business IT
- Presenting networking plans
Software Engineer
Software engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and installing software systems.
- Recommended skills:
- General skills in computer science and software development
- Programming languages like Java, C, C+, Python, and Ruby
Blockchain Engineer
Blockchain Engineers specialize in developing architecture and solutions that leverage blockchain technology.
- Skills to be successful in this position include the technologies behind:
- R3
- Ripple
- Bitcoin
