5 WELL-PAYING TECH JOBS THAT DON'T INVOLVE CODING

 5 WELL-PAYING TECH JOBS THAT DON'T INVOLVE CODING

 

If you are one of these people who wants to build a career in the world of technology despite not being a fan of coding or not knowing how to code, let us tell you two important facts:

1)      In fact, programming is one of the fundamental and constitutive facets of the technological world.

2)   The world of technology is not only limited to the domain of programming; it is much more extensive than that!

Many people, without exploring things and researching, believe that they cannot work in the technology industry because they do not have programming skills. This is something very false. Let's understand with an interesting example:

There is an individual, A. He wants to make a well-off career in the film industry. Although he does not have satisfactory acting skills nor does he like acting in movies very much. Now, what do you think? Just because he's not destined to become an actor, can't he build a successful career for himself in the particular industry? Obviously, he can…!!!! He can choose to become a director, screenwriter, music composer, cinematographer or anything else according to his abilities, interest and suitability.

The same goes for the information technology industry (or any other sector). Even though coding is one of the most preferred skills in the world of technology, it is not mandatory that you know how to code to make a career and get a job in a reputable tech organization. There are numerous dazzling tech jobs that don't demand coding skills and also allow you to earn a good amount of decent money. Be it startups or leading tech organizations, they all provide various no-coding tech jobs to people.

So, if you are looking for the best job in IT without programming, then we have some of the preferred options. Then let's get started.

1)    UI/UX Designer

Especially in today's times, when almost every business is becoming more and more concerned with providing a superior user experience for better user retention, User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Designer is a good career choice for people. While a UX designer is primarily responsible for providing excellent user experiences and better customer satisfaction with the design and usability of the respective website, a user interface designer has specific responsibility for designing the entire interface and website or product design.

Although UI Designers and UX Designers are two different but correlated job profiles, some companies often hire a single professional to handle both tasks. Also, particularly in the case of the UI Designer, he may need to have basic knowledge of HTML and CSS. Therefore, he can choose to shortlist the companies based on their skills and convenience. Also, it is highly recommended to create a portfolio to easily showcase his work to recruiters.

2)    Data analyst

If you love playing with data and want to get a technical job that doesn't require coding skills, then Data Analyst would be the perfect career choice for you. What data analysts mainly do is: explore and investigate huge data, identify key patterns and trends from it, and then help the organization make some data-driven decisions based on these insights for the sake of revenue growth, increase in profits, reduction of expenses, expansion of the market, etc. These people make use of various tools and software to do this.

If we talk, about the required skill set, a data analyst must be good at math and statistics, analytics, business knowledge as well as being familiar with certain tools and software. Several other skills highlighted are communication, presentation, decision making, problem-solving, critical thinking, etc. Also, after becoming a proficient data analyst, you can also consider other related fields in the future like data science, etc. for more exposure.

3)    System administrator

It goes without saying that every organization in the tech world requires a professional (or you can say a team of professionals) who is responsible for tasks like setting up systems for employees, troubleshooting software bugs, configuring servers, doing backups of files and many others. And a system administrator does this for them! A system administrator ensures the proper operation, performance, and security of systems, all within the company's budget. Furthermore, he also plays a key role in creating the IT policies of an organization.

To get a job as a system administrator, you must have a good understanding of general operating systems, networking concepts, system security, databases, etc. In addition, you must have good communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. There are several reputable IT certifications that can help you land a job and conveniently start your career as a system administrator.

4)    SEO professional

Digital marketing is the need of the hour, and that is why all job roles that fall under this particular domain are in high demand. SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is one of those job roles for all the people who want to build a career in the world of technology but are not very fond of coding. Search Engine Optimization is nothing but the practice of optimizing a blog or website to improve its ranking in SERPs in order to increase traffic on the platform. You should know that almost all online platforms take SEO very seriously and there are suitable opportunities for SEO professionals in the industry, from executive positions to management positions.

You need to possess skills like keyword research, link building, technical SEO, etc. as well as being familiar with the respective tools and software to start your career as an SEO professional. You should also be aware of the different search engine algorithms and stay up to date with the latest SEO trends such as voice search, EAT (experience, authority, and trustworthiness) concept, local search, etc.

5)    Technical writer

A technical writer is another great option for people looking for a non-coding tech job. In simple words, a technical writer is a professional who converts or compiles complex information into a concise, simple and easy to understand the document. In particular, when it comes to the world of IT, a technical writer is required to write or update documentation for a product or service, such as instruction manuals, user manuals, guides, white papers, etc.

You can say that, technical writers don't just write for users, but they often create tech content for internal communication as well, like project plans, design specs, reports, etc. with the help of the respective teams. Along with some remarkable writing skills, you are required to possess good research and exploration skills to become a successful technical writer.

The great thing about being a technical writer is that aside from regular office jobs, you can also get proper career opportunities as a freelancer in the tech world.

The list does not end here! There are also many other non-coding tech jobs such as Growth Hacker, Software Quality Tester, Business Analyst, Product Manager, Information Architect, Operations Manager, etc. All you need to do is identify your interests, skills and requirements, and choose the career option relevant to you...!!