This field carries one of the most varied domains for career perspectives. Since India is the 2nd biggest IT hub in the world (as mentioned before), there is a great boom in the market for software and computer engineers all across the country with metropolitan cities as a pioneer in recruitments.
Graduates in this field also have an option to go into government sector. There are various companies which offer then jobs like DRDL, ISRO, ONGC, HCL, ISRO, ECIL and BEL. They can also appear in competitive exams conducted by UPSC, SSC and so on. The job profiles offered in public sector is much similar to that in private sector enterprises. The main advantage of government sector job is that it provides job security.
Since all the big companies have their own idea of development and research, a person can find a job in any domain and sector. Some of the most in-demand domains for a software engineer are-
- Android
- Java
- Linux
- Dot.Net
- PHP
- SAP
- Windows Server and a lot more.
A person can work in the following job profiles after completing this course-
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Job Profile |
Description |
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Application Developer |
Application Developer has to translate software needs into workable programming codes. |
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Database Administrator |
Database Administrator is responsible for performance, integrity and security of database. |
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Computer Software Engineer |
Computer Software Engineer is responsible for maintaining, testing, designing software applications. |
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Data Analyst |
Data Analyst collects maintain and troubleshoot issues that are produced from storing digital information. |
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IT Support Technician |
IT Support Technician provides assistance to computer users by answering questions and resolving technical problems. |
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Program Manager |
Program Manager is responsible for analyzing system related issues and develop software and computer systems. |
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Computer Operator |
Computer Operator prepares equipment for operations by accessing software in computers. |
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Technical Architect |
Technical Architects have to set up and maintain computer networks, systems for organizations. |
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Project Manager |
Project Manager has to achieve project objectives and carry out risk assessment. |
Top Recruiters
IT being a large sector contributing to Indian Economy, there are numerous companies giving placements to B. Tech CS/IT graduates. Some of the top recruiters are:
- Infosys
- Cognizant
- IBM
- Wipro
- Accenture
B.Tech. Computer and Information Science: Salary Trends
IT sector has been growing tremendously, as this sector increased its Indian GDP contribution from 1.2% in 1998 to 7.5% in 2012 and according to NASSCOM, the sector aggregated revenues of US$147 billion in 2015. According to IBEF (Indian Brand Equity Foundation), the Indian IT industry is set to touch $225 billion by 2020.
All this information gives an idea of growth of IT sector in the coming years. Following graph shows the prevailing salary trend in IT industry:
Generic Salary trend in IT companies is shown in the graph below:
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