Top 5 tech jobs you can do without having a tech background
Digitalization has permeated everything we do. While some professions tend to disappear, others are born, forcing some people to reorient or completely change their careers. In this blog post, we will be presenting five tech jobs that you can embrace without having a strong tech background.
1- Product Design
Any IT or non-IT based project, very often needs models, visuals or prototypes developed for the purpose of user testing and research. This is where all the work of the product designer comes in. Product design involves User Interface (UI) and/or User eXperience (UX) design. While UI design includes all the elements that enable a user to interact with a product or service, UX involves the experience evoked when a user interacts with a product or service. Product design involves assembling models for web and mobile sites or applications which are then integrated by the development team.
The profession of designer has evolved a lot over time and there are several tools that these professionals can use. These include: Adobe XD, Figma, Photoshop, Proto.io, Illustrator, Canva, etc. He or she certainly needs a computer to do this, but by no means does that signify he/she needs to have strong IT or computer skills.
Even with a bachelor or master degree in a non-technical field, a professional may perfectly transition into a UI/UX design career. With time, commitment, and practice, the person will undoubtedly improve his skills.
2- Technical Writing
Technical writing is the middle ground between technology and written literature. Why do we say technical writer? Why do we mistakenly think that you necessarily need a foundation in technology to do technical writing?
It’s true that to write an article, you need tools like computers and publication platforms like Medium, Substack or Hashnode, but these tools are very easy to learn and navigate and do not require strong IT skills. You also need SEO techniques for a great search optimization, which really doesn’t have anything to do with computer programming.
Technical writing implies writing technical documents in which a procedure is explained using digital tools. For example; “how to install a library with node package manager (npm)”, “how to start with technical writing”). The only important element here is the mastery of the tools and that of the subjects to be addressed. But the latter is not mandatory since the writer can take some time to research about the topics before proceeding with the production of his document or article.
3- Business Analysis
This is one of the most in-demand jobs in the tech world today. Like the two previous jobs, it is not mandatory to have an IT background before considering a career as a Business Analyst. Once again, it’s a question of skills. Having an IT background will be advantageous when carrying out this job, however, it is not a criteria.
The Business Analyst actually needs real and solid analytical skills. This analysis is done according to the BA’s knowledge in the specific field (health, education, fintech) in which he works, and also, thanks to advanced technical tools (Excel, Power BI and Tableu). The key is to follow rigorous and convenient trainings like the GirlLEAD Project Boot-camp, and gain experience that will reinforce your new acquired skills.
4- Product Management
The product manager position is one of the roles that witnessed an exponential growth with the rise in software development. This position requires strong product intuition, analytical, business, and communication skills. No strong mathematics or coding skills are required. Product management is about understanding the user, the problem, and the market, and creating a roadmap of what problems to solve and what needs to be built.
As companies seek better ways of engaging and retaining users, the goal of a product manager is to own the product development cycle, ensure the product matches the latest trends, needs and expectations of the market, while advocating for the user of the product. Conclusively, the product manager needs to be technically sound to contribute to the growth of a product built for the market.
5- Project Management
Developers, data professionals, product managers work on different projects in their enterprise and have to deliver outputs at a certain time. They need a project manager who will ensure the team is really focused on the tasks and makes them deliver on schedule.
Project managers are sometimes referred to as program managers. Their role is about understanding the team, the organization, and how to get things done. Though this position does not require coding skills, the project manager needs to know some technical skills related to a specific domain. If you enjoy managing people and projects, then this role may be perfect for you.
Conclusion
Technology will always evolve and affect every aspect of life, thus, it’s important to keep up with the pace and evolve with it. The goal is not about quitting your job, but rather to try to reorient yourself by adapting your working conditions to the demands of digitalization.
Do you know another tech job that doesn’t need a tech background ? Feel free to share in the comments!
