😧 Think You Know Programming? Think Again

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February 28, 2024

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🔥🔥 HOT JOBS OF THE WEEK 🔥🔥

👉 System Administrator: Are you proficient in maintaining IT systems' efficiency? In this role, you'll address intricate issues and guarantee smooth operations for our clients. 💰: $5,800 - $6,200.

👉 Data Engineer/Database Administrator: Transform transportation technology, making shipping smarter and more efficient. 💰: $5,800 - $6,200.

👉 Python Developer: Take our next client's project to the next level with your code. Engage in developing cutting-edge shipping technology. 💰: $5,000-$6,500. 

👉 Software Developer in Test (SDET): Lead the way in mental health technology with pioneering cloud-based EHR solutions. Drive transformation in healthcare through innovative technology. 💰: $5,000.

👉 Sr. Backend Developer (.Net): Innovate at a globally recognized software company! Deliver cutting-edge solutions across borders, from the US to Palestine. 💰: $4,500+ (Open to Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico). 

This newsletter links Latin American tech professionals to global career openings and equips you with skills in demand by US clients.

🔝 Advanced Programming: The Universal Language of Innovation

Python, Java, and JavaScript are not just languages but keys to the industry's most sought-after roles. Their versatility across automation, app development, and data analysis makes them indispensable.

LinkedIn reports 15,465 Python developer job openings in the U.S., with Glassdoor noting an average daily increase of 831 positions. Coursera and Codecademy offer comprehensive courses. On the other hand, GitHub or Stack Overflow connects you with a community willing to share knowledge and opportunities.

📈 Data Analysis & Management: Turning Data into Decisions

Data isn't just numbers; it's the foundation of informed decisions in today's business world. With the demand for data professionals expected to soar, as evidenced by a 31% job growth projection by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, learning data analysis and management has never been more critical.

SHRM data indicates that approximately 72% of companies have recruited for data analysis roles in the past year. Platforms like DataCamp and Kaggle offer practical, hands-on experiences in big data, SQL, and data visualization techniques to build these vital skills.

AI & Machine Learning 🤖 

AI and machine learning are not just buzzwords; they're revolutionizing industries from healthcare to finance, making predictive analytics and personalized customer experiences a reality. The demand for skilled professionals in these fields is skyrocketing. 

Between July 2021 and July 2023, LinkedIn saw a global doubling in job listings mentioning AI or generative AI. For those looking to learn more about AI, platforms like edX and Coursera offer courses and certifications, many available in Spanish.

🔒 Cybersecurity and Project Management

Cybersecurity is the shield that protects companies from the economic impacts of cyber threats, which are escalating both in frequency and sophistication. In 2023, ISC2 reported the global cyber security workforce to be 5.5 million strong. From 2022 to 2023, there was an 8.7% increase in the workforce, adding almost 440,000 new jobs.

On the project management front, Agile methodologies reshape how teams collaborate and deliver results, emphasizing flexibility and customer satisfaction. Consider Agile certification programs and practice by leading small projects.

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Stephanie Cerf - Head of Community at TECLA.