The 9 hottest IT jobs

Job candidates for the most in-demand IT positions are hard to land in 2021, and that's likely to continue: Postings for open IT jobs are at their highest level since 2019, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Software and application developers, IT support specialists, systems engineers and architects, IT project managers and systems analysts are among the positions in highest demand," reports the CTIA. And jobs related to emerging technologies and skills accounted for about 28% of open IT positions, the trade group reported. We reached out to recruiters, executives, and tech pros, asking them to weigh in on the best opportunities they see in the year ahead. If you're burning out on your current gig, or feel that your role may be heading toward a dead end, consider some of these roles that offer security and steady growth for the foreseeable future.