The surge in tech job opportunities has reportedly reached a 10-year high, encouraging The Knowledge Academy to learn more about the most in-demand tech jobs and skills in 2023 by analysing 10,800 information technology job listings.
In-demand tech jobs
The research found that Project Manager is the most in-demand tech job for 2023 (359 active roles in the IT job market), with an average salary of £47,295 in the UK.
Net Developer comes second with 320 jobs listed and an estimated average salary of £53,169. They build various types of applications, including web, mobile, AI, and cloud.
C# Developer ranks as the third most in-demand tech job in the UK, with over 200 current job listings available. With an average salary of £61,435, C# Developers specialise in the coding language of C++.
Most important skills
Project management tops the list of the most in-demand tech skills. Leadership, communication, and decision-making skills are important values in managing IT projects.
Infrastructure engineer ranks second, including individuals who are knowledgeable about hardware, software, and network resources that are required to provide IT services to maintain productivity and efficiency.
Programming languages are still crucial to work in the tech sector, with SQL and C# Language ranking in the top 5 most in-demand skills in 2023.
