Highest paid IT jobs in demand for 2011

Highest paid IT jobs in demand for 2011As the information technology boom gets stronger and expands its operations to new untapped markets, the enterprise IT becomes the most sought after job for the new-age techies, with 15 to 20 percent salary hike during 2010. Siliconindia surveyed human resource managers and hiring managers. More than 50 percent of recruiters expect to see more hiring in the first half of the year in the areas below, which are well in demand for the year to come.


Data Architect
A data architect understands the behavior of systems in a multitude environment and how they chart out strategies on how a number of systems can interact with each other to obtain a desired result. A data architect needs to be able to have an end-to-end vision, and to see how a logical design will translate into one or more physical databases, and how the data will flow through the successive Stages involved. The salary of a data architect with an experience of 3 to 10 years ranges somewhere between 8,80,000 to 17,30,000 per annum.

Data Modeler
A data modeler designs methods for handling, processing and evaluating material. He or she needs to formalize and document of existing processes and events that occur during application software design and development. The salary of a data modeler with an experience of 3 to 6 years ranges somewhere between  3,50,000 to  8,50,000 per annum.

Data Warehouse Analyst
Jobs managing the ever-increasing storage demand with the rise of video, enhanced Web graphics and larger archiving demands. A data warehouse maintains its functions in three layers: staging, integration, and access. 'Staging' is used to store raw data for use by developers. The 'integration' layer is used to integrate data and to have a level of abstraction from users. The 'access' layer is for getting data out for users. The salary of a data warehouse analyst with an experience of 3 to 7 years ranges somewhere between 3,45,000 to  8,00,000 per annum.

Operation Mangers
The dealings of an operation manager range from strategic to tactical and operational levels. An operation manager needs to have a combination of team management, vendor management and technology know-how. Tactical issues include plant layout and structure, project management methods, and equipment selection and replacement. Operational issues include production scheduling and control, inventory management, quality control and inspection, traffic and materials handling, and equipment maintenance policies. The salary of an operation manger with an experience of 3 to 6 years ranges somewhere between  3,75,000 to  7,70,000 per annum.

Business Intelligence Analyst
Companies need analysts who can guide decision-making processes in a constantly changing business environment, and help reduce costs and better evaluate internal and external clients. A Business Intelligence Analyst plays a key role in better business decision-making. The salary of a business intelligence analyst with an experience of 3 to 6 years ranges somewhere between  3,25,000 to  7,40,000 per annum.

Lead Application Developer
A lead application developer needs to have higher-level application design skills that focus on clean, easy and useful experiences. He or she needs to Identify, define, and model the application requirements. The lead application developer has to define data structures and distribution to satisfy the application solution. The salary of a lead application developer with an experience of 3 to 6 years ranges somewhere between  3,30,000 to  7,20,000 per annum.

ERP Technical Developer
ERP is a great help for organizations of all sizes to improve efficiency and cut coasts. Developers need to customize software according to specific organizational needs. The salary of an ERP technical developer with an experience of 3 to 5 years ranges somewhere between  2,90,000 to  6,40,000 per annum. 



ERP Business Analyst
There has been so much investment in ERP in the enterprise, but every company environment needs a business analyst to define the business processes, and configure and deploy them, as well as set up the reporting structures. The salary of an ERP business analyst with an experience of 3 to 4 years ranges somewhere between  1,22,000 to  5,12,000 per annum.


Web Developer
From social media to mobile applications for smartphones such as the iPhone, the Droid and HTC devices, Web development continues to be in high demand, especially in customer-centric front and back-end frameworks and systems. A web developer is responsible for programming the functionality of a web site. A web developer figures out how it is going to do it and then writes the necessary programming code. The salary of a web developer with an experience of 3 to 10 years ranges somewhere between 3,15,000 to 13,75,000 per annum.

Networking Engineer
A networking engineer is a high-level LAN/WAN technician who plans, implements and supports network solutions between multiple platforms. A network engineer installs and maintains local area network hardware and software, and troubleshoots network usage and computer peripherals. The salary of a networking engineer with an experience of 3 to 10 years ranges somewhere between  4,27,000 to  13,50,000 per annum. 

You are not as adult as you think!

You may still have something of a teenager in you even in your adulthood as the human brain keeps developing till we are in our 40s, says a new research. The findings from the University College London could perhaps help explain why seemingly respectable adults sometimes just can't resist throwing a tantrum or sulking until they get their own way.

The discovery that the part of the brain key to getting on with others takes decades to fully form could perhaps also explain why some people are socially awkward well past their teenage years, reports the Daily Mail. Neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore of University College, said: "Until about 10 years ago, it was pretty much assumed that the human brain stops developing in early childhood. "But we now know that is far from the truth. In fact, most regions of the human brain continue to develop for many decades," Blakemore said.

"The region that goes through the most protracted development is the pre-frontal cortex at the front of the brain. "It is involved in decision-making, planning and inhibiting inappropriate social behaviour and also things like social awareness and understanding other people and empathy," said Blakemore.