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Different Roles in the Tech Industry

Updated: Mar 2, 2023



  1. Product Owner: Lead the development of new products and services, working closely with designers, engineers, and other stakeholders.

  2. User experience (UX) designers: Design interfaces and experiences that are easy and intuitive for users to interact with.

  3. Support specialists: Help customers and end-users resolve technical issues and troubleshoot problems with software and systems.

  4. Trainer: Delivers training and education to internal teams, customers, and end-users on the use of software and technology systems.Project manager: Leads cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and deliver software projects on-time, within scope, and within budget.


  1. Software engineers: Develop and maintain software applications, services, and systems.

  2. Data scientists: Analyze and interpret data, using statistical and machine learning techniques to extract insights and inform decision-making.

  3. DevOps engineers: Automate and streamline software development and deployment processes, helping to ensure software is delivered quickly and reliably.

  4. Web developers: Design, build, and maintain websites and web applications, using languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  5. Database administrators: Manage and maintain the databases that store critical information and data.

  6. Network engineers: Design, build, and maintain network infrastructure, ensuring that data and information can be transmitted quickly and securely.

  7. Information security specialists: Ensure the security of the technology systems and data, protecting against threats and breaches.

  8. Solutions architect: Responsible for defining the technical strategy and architecture of a software solution, ensuring it aligns with business requirements.

  9. Cloud engineer: Works with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure, to design and deploy scalable, secure, and efficient cloud-based systems.

  10. Cybersecurity analyst: Works to protect technology systems from cyber attacks, and respond to security incidents when they occur.

  11. Artificial intelligence engineer: Develops and implements AI algorithms and models to solve complex business problems.

  12. DevSecOps engineer: A hybrid role combining development, security, and DevOps responsibilities, to ensure software is delivered securely and with a focus on quality.

  13. Full-Stack developer: A software engineer who has expertise in front-end and back-end development, and can work on the full-stack of a web application.

  14. Quality assurance (QA) engineer: Works to ensure software is of high quality and meets customer requirements, through testing, debugging, and other quality control processes.

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