Entry-level technology and it jobs: 8 roles explained
Roles that build, test, secure and support software and systems. 8 starting roles in technology and it, with what each one does and the skills it takes.
Technology and IT roles
- Junior Software Developer
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A junior developer writes and fixes code in a team, under the guidance of senior developers. Entry roles value projects, internships, degrees or bootcamps; competition is high and tests are common.
Skills: One main language (Python, JavaScript, Java or C#), Git, Data structures basics, Testing
- Junior Web Developer
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A web developer builds and maintains websites and web apps. Front-end work is what users see; back-end is what runs behind it.
Skills: HTML, CSS and JavaScript, A framework (React or similar), Git, Responsive design
- QA Tester / Junior QA Analyst
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QA testers check that software works before customers see it: running test cases, finding and reporting bugs and confirming fixes.
Skills: Attention to detail, Bug reporting, Test case writing, SQL or API basics
- IT Help Desk Technician
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Help desk technicians fix employees' computer, account and network problems, usually through tickets, calls and chat. A very common first job in IT.
Skills: Troubleshooting, Windows, macOS and Microsoft 365, Ticketing systems, Customer service
- Junior Systems Administrator
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A systems administrator keeps servers, accounts and company software running and secure. Entry versions handle routine admin tasks and monitoring.
Skills: Windows or Linux administration, Active Directory or Entra ID, Scripting basics, Networking basics
- Junior Network Technician
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A network technician helps keep company networks working: connecting devices, monitoring links and fixing outages.
Skills: TCP/IP and networking basics, Troubleshooting, Cisco or similar gear, Documentation
- Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
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A cybersecurity analyst watches for attacks, investigates alerts and helps fix weaknesses. Entry roles usually sit in a security operations center and follow playbooks.
Skills: Networking and operating system basics, Security tools (SIEM, endpoint tools), Incident handling, Attention to detail
- Junior DevOps or Cloud Engineer
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DevOps and cloud engineers build and maintain the systems that deploy and run software. Entry roles automate routine tasks and help keep services up.
Skills: Linux, Cloud basics (AWS, Azure or GCP), Scripting (Python or Bash), Git
Other kinds of entry-level work
- Sales
- Marketing
- Customer success and support
- Finance and accounting
- HR and recruiting
- Operations and supply chain
- Administrative and office
- Data and analytics
- Healthcare administration
- Legal and compliance
- Banking, insurance and real estate
- Project and product
- Content and design
- Public sector, non-profit and education
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