Demand For Big Data Talent Surges To Boost Business Productivity
The demand for Big Data skills in the business world is on the rise. According to the latest Tech Cities Job Watch report from Experis, the demand for Big Data skills has increased by 78% since last year.
What's more, the demand for contractors increased by 128% during the same period alongside a 68% increase in the permanent jobs market.
Big Data refers the enormous amount of data that's created and collected by businesses on a regular basis. The data collected is too complex and voluminous to be analyzed manually and so must be analyzed using specific software.
Some of the key qualifications in demand for those in Big Data roles include experience with Python, Hadoop, Spark, MongoDB, Hive, Java, Tableau, AWS, and Cloudera. Employees with multiple skill sets including broader IT ...