Getting to Know the Terms of Popular Job Types in Digital Startups

The digital startup era produces many new things, including new types of jobs that are now increasingly popular. In the previous decade, many of these types of work were not needed, some did not even exist. Through this article, DailySocial trying to review the definitions of job names that are currently appearing on the career pages of technology-based startups.

Engineering field

• Developer; types of jobs that require programming skills. Generally divided into three groups, namely (1) Back-enddeveloperas a programmer who specializes in compiling code and basic logic of application functionality – for example PHP developer, C# developer, Ruby developer, and others; (2) front-enddeveloper as a programmer who focuses on developing the appearance of applications – for example HTML developer, CSS developer, Javascript developer, and others; and (3) full stack developer as a combination of the first and second points, programmers are often presented with work related to behind-the-scenes and display-related system development.
• Database Administrator; has the main task of designing, implementing, and improving the database. As is known, many digital applications are used intensively by thousands and even millions of people every day. As a result, there will be a lot of data generated and stored in the database, so it takes someone who is specifically managing database systems in startup companies. SQL programming skills are a must-have.
• DevOps (Development Operations) Engineer; in charge of orchestrating the digital product development process. They apply software development methodologies to ensure smooth communication and collaboration. Because in a startup developer do not work alone, but work together with teams from other divisions, for example with the operational team to gain knowledge about the expected business processes.
• Infrastructure Engineers; has the main task of designing the server architecture so that the application runs optimally. As the use of cloud computing services increases (cloud computing), now the term is also famous cloud engineerswith a similar task, only I virtual infrastructure. This includes managing server operating systems (Linux or Windows), managing virtual machines, virtual networks, and so on.
• Machine Learning Engineer; derivative work of developer who are specifically tasked with programming intelligent systems – generating artificial intelligence-based services. They create and translate very complex algorithms into lines of programming code in applications.
• Mobile Engineers; derivative work of developer specifically tasked with generating applications mobile devices, both on Android and iOS platforms. In the team mobile devices there is also a programmer in the section front-end and Back-end. Some of the popular programming languages ​​used include Java (Android), Kotlin (Android), Swift (iOS), Objective-C (iOS), and others.
• Network Engineers; a technical team in charge of designing and compiling the structure of computer and internet networks in a company.
• QA Engineers; tasked with creating automated testing programs/mechanisms – some programming applications are already equipped with testing features, such as Visual Studio. In addition, they also make reports and provide input for system improvements. While the QA Tester works more manually, it tries to directly experience using the application on the device.
• Security Engineers; derivative work developer which has a focus on compiling an application system architecture based on security aspects.

Design Field

• User Experiences (UX) Designer; in charge of designing the user experience flow of an application. His work includes the process of research, planning, exploration, to analyzing various possible user interactions with application functionality.
• User Interface (UI) Designer; in charge of designing the appearance of the application. The scope includes visual design, graphics, to the selection of icons for the application menu.

Product Field

• Intellectual Property Manager; Workers in this section focus on managing Intellectual Property Rights as a result of innovation from the startup team. It could be a patent or something else.
• Product Manager; tasked with managing the product, starting from the process of maturation of ideas, execution, to product operations. Specifically, they also make strategies/The roadmap products, define specifications, and collaborate with other teams in the development process.
• Product Designers; work to design solutions based on needs, working directly with the business and technology teams. Usually the need for a product comes from the business team, for example, there is a market or client demand, then he communicates with the designer – not directly with developer to make sure there are no misunderstandings.

Data Field

• Data Analysts; part of the data team in charge of analyzing the findings of the data obtained. Those who communicate with related parties – for example business management – ​​in language that is easier to understand and good visualization.
• Data Scientist; using their programming and statistical skills, they are tasked with collecting and processing data, making it easier to read and visualize.
• Data Engineers; in charge of managing the infrastructure and design of the company's data architecture. Those who supply raw data sources to data scientist for further management as needed.

Business Team

• growth manager; in charge of developing and executing business growth strategies to increase the traction of the products or services owned.
• Regional Expansion Manager; tasked with leading the company's readiness to expand overseas and conducting analysis of destination countries in accordance with the developed business prospects.
• Product Marketing Manager; responsible for conducting market, competition and sales analysis regarding the products or services owned by the company.
• Social Media Manager; not only does it act as an admin who schedules content publication on social media, it also acts as a channel that connects potential customers to the brand being promoted.

Other

• People Partners; responsible for planning and executing various activities to support employees, particularly in relation to competency development. This position is important to have a digital business, because of the very rapid development of technology, so that with employees who are always trained, the business can move agilely.
• Talent Acquisition; tasked with finding the right talent to fill certain positions. Not only using the conventional method – prospective employees register themselves – but also providing offers to people who are considered potential to help business growth.