Popular Microsoft-owned professional social media platform LinkedIn released a report listing the emerging jobs of 2020 earlier this week. Topping the list are jobs based on Blockchain, AI, and JavaScript.
To consolidate this list, the company analyzed the public profiles of all LinkedIn members who had a full-time job in the country during the past five years. This data was then computed against the compound annual growth rate in each field and the share of hiring.
| Jobs | Required Skills | Job Location |
| Blockchain Developer | Hyperledger, Solidity, Node.js, Smart Contract | Bengaluru, New Delhi, Hyderabad |
| Artificial Intelligence Specialist | Machine Learning, Deep Learning, TensorFlow, Python, NLP | Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad |
| JavaScript Developer | AngularJS, Node.js, React.js, React Native, MongoDB | Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad |
| Robotic Process Automation Consultant | UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, Process Automation, SQL | Bengaluru, Mumbai |
| Back-end Developer | Node.js, MongoDB, JavaScript, Django, MySQL | Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Mumbai |
| Growth Manager | Business Development, Team Management, Growth Strategies, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing | Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Noida |
| Site Reliability Engineer | Amazon Web Services, Ansible, Docker Products, Kubernetes, Jenkins | Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad |
| Customer Success Specialist | Customer Relationship Management, Team Management, Customer Retention, Software as a Service, Account Management | Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi |
| Full Stack Engineer | AngularJS, Node.js, JavaScript, React.js, MongoDB | Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai |
| Robotics Engineer | Robotic Process Automation, UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, Robotics, SQL | Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Chennai |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | Vulnerability Assessment, Security Information and Event Management, Penetration Testing, Information Security, Network Security | Bengaluru, Mumbai, Gurgaon |
| Python Developer | Django, Flask, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML | Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad |
| Digital Marketing Specialist | MySQL, HTML, SEO, Google Ads, Social Media Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Google Analytics | Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi |
| Front-end Engineer | CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, HTML5, AngularJS | Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai |
| Lead Generation Specialist | Market Research, Email Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Business Development, Digital Marketing | Bengaluru, Pune, Gurgaon |
“This year’s Emerging Jobs report is a window to the changing landscape of the Indian economy. The country is seeing a rise in digital transactions, and therefore industries are ramping up investments in Blockchain,” said Ruchee Anand, Head of Talent Solutions and Learning Solutions – LinkedIn India.
From LinkedIn’s list, it is evident that jobs demanding soft skills are becoming more relevant and in-demand along with technical jobs. “Amidst this tech pool, it is particularly interesting to see soft skills like team management and customer retention feature on the list, which underscores the importance of human intervention at every level of digitization”, Ruchee Anand added.
Check out the entire report of LinkedIn here to know more insights like the things you need to know for each job position and relevant LinkedIn courses to improve your skills.
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