Tech Careers Beyond Coding

At this year’s Panorama of Entrepreneurship & Career Development, we had the pleasure of joining a panel discussion on a topic that really speaks to us: In-demand IT positions that don’t require programming skills.

It was an engaging and thoughtful conversation which highlighted just how wide the tech world really is. Because while coding is a key part of technology, it’s certainly not the only skill needed to build successful digital products and services.
We often meet candidates who are interested in working in IT but feel unsure because they don’t have a programming background. The good news? There are plenty of tech roles that focus more on problem solving, communication, analysis, design or business understanding. And they’re currently in high demand!

Here are just a few:

• Project Managers – coordinating teams and making sure projects stay on track
• Data Analysts – using data to find insights and support decisions
• System Administrators – keeping IT infrastructure up and running
• Help Desk & Support – solving tech issues and helping users
• UX/UI Designers – improving how users interact with software
• IT Trainers – teaching others how to use tools and systems
• Manual/Functional Testers – making sure software works properly before it goes live
• Business Analysts – translating business needs into tech solutions
• Sales & Presales roles – connecting people with the right technology

These roles prove that you don’t have to be a developer to work in tech. In fact, many of these positions are key to the success of any IT project and they offer great career growth.

During the panel, it became clear that more people need to hear this message. Tech is changing fast and companies need all kinds of skills. It’s time to break the myth that you need to know how to code to be part of it.

At Relational, we’re committed to building teams with diverse skills and backgrounds. We’re always looking for curious, motivated people who want to grow in the tech space.

Want to see where you might fit in?
Take a look at our Careers page here. The beginning of your journey in tech might be closer than you think.

— Anastasia Angelousi, HR Director at Relational