8 Recession-Proof IT Careers

As America continues its slow economic recovery, more and more IT professionals are focusing on professional development in the hopes of earning some type of job stability. Due to the nature of IT, professionals face the challenge of being a “Jack of All Trades” while at the same time needing to be the top dog in specific areas. To help you stay ahead of the pack and ensure you’re barking up the right IT tree, CIO.com spoke with Jack Cullen, CEO of Modis, to see what IT roles will remain essential for the coming years regardless of the economy.

Resource: Salary Data

Companies need Java, .NET, mobile application, SharePoint, and Web application developers. With all the back-end data using Java it’s no wonder it’s in demand and that web and mobile application development is rapidly on the rise. The salary for a software developer, depending on your skill level and experience, ranges from $58,000 – 95,000 a year.

How many times have you used a website or an app and said to yourself, “I can’t find what I’m looking for” or “this isn’t working right”? Chances are that site needs attention from the QA folks. There are countless apps, products and websites launched each year and they all need Quality Assurance people to evaluate them from the end-user’s perspective. Anytime you have a customer-facing site, app or product, QA is essential, making this a skill that never goes out of style. Salaries for this role can range from $47,050 – $113,982.