Due to the crisis caused by the pandemic, companies began to search for new formulas to maintain their competitiveness. According to Tech Senatitechnological employability has become an elementary requirement in order to cover new job positions. technology-related work Internet-based, data digitization, online services, automation and robotization.
The institution indicates that there is currently a high demand for technical professionals with job placement that increased by 28% during the first half of this year, according to INEI.
“In an increasingly competitive world, trained technical personnel with knowledge and mastery of new tools that improve productivity and reduce costs are required. This demand also occurs at a professional level in educational entities for training in these new specialties”says Jorge Chávez, director of Tech Senati.
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Most requested skills
Chávez mentions that, according to the needs for technological knowledge, since its practical applications are a requirement in all economic sectors, the most requested technological skills in the labor market are the following:
- Cloud technologies (communications and cloud computing).
- Data analytics (Big Data and cloud storage).
- Integration of OT (operations) and IT (information technology) environments.
- Local and remote industrial communications.
- Publication of plant data in administrative applications (eg Power BI).
- robotics
- Cybersecurity.
- Software development.
- Industry 4.0.
Regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), 42% of companies indicate that said technology will increase the level of employment, in addition to having expectations of hiring personnel to meet this need, according to the 2022 Occupational Demand Survey.
“This shows that the traditional technical knowledge of equipment maintenance and programming is now joined by the demands for skills in new technologies.Chavez points out.
better paying jobs
According to information obtained by 2022, Senati indicates that the best paid jobs are the following:
| Job positions | Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Information Systems Administrator | S/ 1,900 to S/ 8,500 |
| Data Analytics | S/ 2,500 to S/ 7,000 |
| Cloud Computing | S/ 6,000 to S/ 8,000 |
| cybersecurity | S/ 4,000 or more |
Senati maintains that a clear example is the case of a specialist in Industrial Automation, who has an average salary of S/ 4,000. However, by acquiring knowledge of cloud technologies (Industry 4.0) he could reach an estimated remuneration of S / 9,500 on average.
In the same way, it specifies that in the metalworking field there are jobs related to highly specialized manufacturing and assembly, such as welder and welding inspector, with high employability in Peru and internationally.
