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The 10 best IT jobs that can be done remotely

These jobs within the IT and tech industry are the best for working from homeGetting up and going to the office every morning for work? For many IT jobs, this norm from our parents’ working world has long since fallen by the wayside. Especially since the coronavirus pandemic, companies have also started to think that it’s not where a job is done that counts, but rather how well the job is done. IT specialists are reaping the benefits of this development, as demand far exceeds supply in this area of the job market. In this blog post, you’ll find out which IT jobs are especially suitable for remote work – whether from home or the dream location of your choice.What characterises remote IT jobs?A few years ago, if you wanted to enjoy the greatest possible flexibility in your choice of workplace as an IT expert, you almost inevitably had to work as a freelancer. As enjoyable as that freedom is, however, working as a freelancer also comes with challenges: you must always ensure you have enough work, organise your invoices and finances independently, have less say in projects, and can’t change position within a company.Things are different nowadays! Since even large companies have become more flexible when it comes to the question of where you work, employees can often enjoy many of the freedoms that were previously only open to freelancers. At the same time, you enjoy all the benefits of being employed, such as a fixed salary, further training, more of a say in projects, and the usual opportunities for advancement and change under the umbrella of a company.The benefits of remote work can be seen from a 2022 survey of employees. According to the survey, employees who work full-time in the office are at least as satisfied with their work-life balance, while employees who work remotely have the best work-life balance.The 10 best IT jobs for remote workSolutions ArchitectA solutions architect analyses a company’s IT requirements and makes proposals as to what the specific IT equipment should look like based on this – from hardware and software solutions to the entire IT infrastructure. To be a solutions architect, you need to have both in-depth IT knowledge and be familiar with your company’s business strategy. This remote IT job will suit you if you like working in a structured, solution-oriented manner and possess excellent leadership and communication skills.DevOps EngineerThe acronym “DevOps” is a combination of the terms “development” and “operations”. As a DevOps engineer, you work in an agile software team and are responsible for the development and administration of your product. You can expect an incredibly varied role as a kind of software generalist. This is because the threads of the development and operations teams come together in your role. You coordinate these processes while using your extensive IT knowledge to ensure that no silo structures emerge in IT.Security EngineerAre you an expert in topics such as firewalls, cyber security, data security or information security? Then you fit the profile of a security engineer perfectly. In this remote IT job, you’ll be responsible for a company’s entire IT security structure: you’ll check the IT for potential security gaps, eliminate possible sources of errors for hackers and cyber-attacks as a preventive measure, and keep track of the general handling of data and information within the organisation. As IT security is becoming increasingly important, you’ll be a sought-after specialist as a security engineer.System AdministratorEven a system administrator can do their job remotely these days. It’s not possible to imagine a company without a system administrator. After all, they are the ones that ensure the company’s IT is kept up and running. The varied list of tasks includes planning, setting up and maintaining devices, programs and networks, managing user accounts, and monitoring IT security policies. As you can see from this list, you’ll need broad IT expertise as a system administrator.IT Project ManagerAs a result of digital transformation, IT projects are on the agenda in pretty much every company. Project managers plan, take responsibility for and coordinate these projects. Your tasks include communicating with stakeholders, managing requirements, monitoring timeframes and budgets, and reporting on project progress. In addition to solid IT knowledge, you’ll need excellent communication and leadership skills and be capable of solving problems. Working as an IT project manager can often be performed very well as a remote IT job, but sometimes also requires a certain willingness to travel.Data ArchitectData is playing an increasingly crucial role in numerous business processes in companies. As a result, the amount of data being generated and used continues to mount. Data architects are there to ensure that a company does not lose track of all this data. As a data architect, you have an overarching view of how data is handled in a company and ensure that working with data in the company is functional, user-friendly, secure and compliant. To get a remote IT job as a data architect, you not only need in-depth expertise in this area; you should also enjoy analytical work.Software ArchitectAre you familiar with software development and would like to take on more responsibility in your job? Then a remote IT role as a software architect offers you fantastic development opportunities. As a software architect, you work in software development and act as an interface between developers on the one hand and project management with stakeholders on the other. In doing so, you keep an eye on the conceptual side of software development from the testing phase to the rollout of the finished product.Web DeveloperAs a web developer, you design, program, maintain and optimise all kinds of internet-based software applications. Web developers are in high demand and can often do their job remotely from anywhere in the world. The challenges for web developers have grown steadily in recent years, as more and more applications become web-based these days. This has paved the way for many exciting fields of work for web developers in the frontend and backend areas.Product OwnerProduct owners fill an important interface in agile software production. In this role, you coordinate and oversee the end-to-end development of a software product in agile teams. For this purpose, you’ll be in close communication with stakeholders while also creating and maintaining the backlogs for the software developers. In addition to this sound IT knowledge, as a product owner you should have strong communication and organisational skills and be familiar with agile working methods such as Scrum or Kanban.UX DesignerComputer programs must not only function from a technical perspective; they must also be easy for users to operate. As a UX designer in software development, you’ll ensure that interaction with digital products is optimally aligned with the user experience. For this remote IT job, you need expertise in media and communications design, have basic knowledge of relevant programming languages, and enjoy working in a team on different projects.Bottom line: finding the right remote IT job for youThis list shows you how many jobs in IT are now offered as remote jobs. If your area of expertise is not included, it doesn’t mean there are no jobs out there for you. Take a look at the job offers for IT specialists on our website. To view all remote IT jobs, simply enter “remote” in the search field.Last but not least, here’s some advice from our IT expert recruitment practice: you have even greater chances of finding your dream job if you’re open to having a mix of remote work and being in the office.

AI to boost staff headcount, according to half of Britain’s employers

AI will have a positive impact on recruitment, upskilling and employee engagement, according to more than half of British businessesThis is encouraging for the IT sector which maintains a strong appetite to hire, despite high-profile mass layoffs in communications and techExperis is encouraging employers to upskill and reskill the existing workforce to meet changes due to transformationMore than half (54%) of Britain’s employers expect Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies will have a positive impact on their staff headcount over the next two years, according to a survey by Experis, a leader in IT recruitment and part of the global recruitment firm ManpowerGroup.The survey of 2,000+ British employers also finds that more than two thirds (69%) of businesses expect AI tools and technologies – including ChatGPT, Machine Learning and Virtual Reality – to have a positive impact on upskilling and reskilling, as well as on employee training (68%). 67% of British organisations anticipate a positive impact on employee engagement because of AI technology, and 60% think it can positively impact the onboarding process too.“These findings suggest the mood amongst employers is largely at odds with wider concerns for AI having negative impact on future jobs,” said Rahul Kumar, Director at Experis. “It seems many businesses are in fact feeling optimistic about AI and its potential to be used for effective recruitment and retention. This doesn’t mean we should dismiss concerns around the possible negative impacts of AI on employment but there is clearly a strong sentiment amongst employers that these technologies can help overall.“In the IT sector especially, where eight in ten employers (81%) are reporting difficulty in filling open roles – this optimism is to be welcomed as it could help to drive an AI-supported upskilling and recruitment revolution.”Talent demand in the UK’s IT sector is estimated to continue to outgrow supply as the survey also shows that IT employers anticipate a Net Employment Outlook of +43% for Q3. While this has weakened by 5% on the previous quarter and 8% compared to this time last year, it is still an exceptionally high outlook and 4% higher than the global employment outlook for IT (+39%). It also contrasts with recently announced mass layoffs by companies including BT, Meta and Vodafone.Kumar adds: “What we’re seeing is an overcorrection on the accelerated pace of hiring that took place in this sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. This time last year, we saw big tech firms hiring in anticipation of a boom in the sector, yet the economy returned to business as usual faster than expected. Many of the recent announcements concerning mass layoffs are longer-term and will not necessarily have an immediate impact. But we would encourage those organisations affected, to try not to lose this workforce and the wealth of institutional knowledge, by supporting employees in upskilling and reskilling to fill the growing talent gap.”The optimism around the impact that new technologies will have is not limited to AI but also extends to the Metaverse. Our survey found that despite only 24% of respondents being very familiar with the metaverse, and 63% having no experience of using it in a professional context, they are optimistic about it’s potential use with 65% believing new technology will have a positive impact on the world of work by connecting people.“With emerging technologies, companies are balancing immediate needs with the pressure to also invest in future proofing. Rather than fearing or dismissing AI and emerging technologies though, we’re finding employers are really interested in understanding more about these technologies and the potential uses, says Kumar.“There is enthusiasm to embrace tech across all sectors, with opportunity to remove transactional and repetitive aspects of a role. If we take customer service call centre roles for example, harnessing tech and AI for repetitive call queries can free up staff to provide a better service; focussing on the more complex issues that require full human attention and empathy.“The fear of AI and emerging tech is a fear of the unknown. But it’s a case of either exploring and investing in key emerging technologies now, or risk being left behind. AI will drive job creation rather than hinder labour market growth.”When we look to candidates, 76% are comfortable with AI use in the hiring process, but nearly half (46%) want a real person to review their application. And 40% of workers say they would feel comfortable with a virtual job interview. To find the right talent, employers will need to find the right balance for their hiring process by leveraging AI and automation to make the application process frictionless while complementing it with human interactions to project and demonstrate its people and culture, two very important factors that help attract a potential candidate.Kumar concludes: “AI, VR, and tools like Chat GPT will have the greatest impact on the generation currently entering the workplace. This group of workers are the most curious generation we’ve ever seen and they’re keen to develop their skills and work in new ways. It’s why we’re challenging clients to tackle their skills shortages by hiring for ‘learnability’ and not only look for qualifications. Digital transformation is happening at pace and to future proof your organisation you need to have curious teams willing to constantly upskill.”The Top IT staffing priorities for British employers are cybersecurity (36%), customer or user experience (33%), and technical support (33%), followed by database management (29%) Customer Relationship Management System (25%).British employers cite investing in more automation (53%) and training and upskilling the workforce (53%) as the top two approaches they are taking to address tech challenges. These are closely followed by hiring new workers with the required skills (50%), reskilling workers to move into IT roles (50%), and hiring short term staff (freelancers, contractors etc.) to fill skills gaps (47%).

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