The Best Choice for Technical Jobs: Hiring Military Veterans

By Debbie Gregory.

When it comes to employers in the technology sector seeking candidates to fill their open positions, hiring military veterans makes perfect sense. By using their problem-solving skills, their abilities to make quick decisions and their initiative, veterans are a great fit.

If you’re wondering what the top high-tech jobs for veterans are, here’s what you need to know:

• At the top of the pay scale, Solutions Architects make a median base salary of $199,500, and this is a great position for problem solvers. Solutions architects work with their company’s clients processing feedback on their company’s product, and providing solutions based on that feedback.

• Software Development Managers make a median base salary of $135,000, and this is another high paying position. Because this is a managerial position, your leadership skills will pay off.

• While Software Architects make a median base salary of $130,000, there are not many openings in this career choice.

• Data scientists can expect a median base salary of $116,840, and the demand is fairly high. The position entails knowing how to manage and store data.

• Foundational skills required for Project Managers are very similar to the skills learned in the military. This position’s base salary is approximately $106,680.

• Analytics Managers, who analyze data and making conclusions about it, can expect to make a salary of around $105,000.

• With a median base salary of $95,000, Software Engineers are in high demand.

• UX Designers make a median base salary of $91,800, and these jobs are in high demand.

• Mobile Developers can expect to earn around $90,000. These positions are also in extremely high demand.

• QA Managers monitor software testing processes or test new products, and make a median base salary of $85,000.

If you have a technical background, consider one of these great career paths.

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