Careers with Digital Technology
Digital Technology can support a wide range of careers. The strongest options depend on the other subjects you enjoy, the type of work you prefer and the route you want to take after school or college.
Where could Digital Technology take you?
You do not need to choose a career simply because it uses digital technology. Use this page as a starting point, then compare roles, routes and the work itself.
Career ideas linked to Digital Technology
Explore the roles below to see what the work involves, common entry routes, useful skills and possible progression.
Cloud Engineer
Cloud engineers design, deploy and manage cloud infrastructure that supports applications, data and digital services.
Read career guideCyber Security Analyst
Cyber security analysts protect organisations from cyber threats by monitoring systems, investigating incidents and improving digital security.
Read career guideDatabase Administrator
Database administrators manage, secure and optimise databases to ensure information is reliable, available and protected.
Read career guideDevOps Engineer
DevOps engineers automate software delivery, improve system reliability and help development and operations teams work efficiently together.
Read career guideIT Support Technician
IT support technicians help users resolve technical issues, install hardware and software, and maintain reliable IT services.
Read career guideMobile App Developer
Mobile app developers design, build and maintain applications for smartphones and tablets across platforms such as iOS and Android.
Read career guideNetwork Engineer
Network engineers design, build and maintain computer networks that allow organisations to communicate securely and reliably.
Read career guideQuality Assurance (QA) Engineer
QA engineers ensure software meets quality standards by designing, executing and automating tests before products are released.
Read career guideSystems Administrator
Systems administrators install, configure and maintain servers, operating systems and business IT infrastructure.
Read career guideNot sure which direction fits you?
Your favourite subject is only one signal. The Certyz assessment also considers your interests, preferred activities, route and region.
Discover my career outlook