{"id":8515,"date":"2025-09-25T20:16:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T20:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/?page_id=8515"},"modified":"2025-09-25T20:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T20:30:06","slug":"digital-technologies-careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/digital-technologies-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital technologies careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"129\" data-attachment-id=\"8519\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/digital-technologies-careers\/digi-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202256\/digi-2.png\" data-orig-size=\"602,259\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"digi 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202256\/digi-2-300x129.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202256\/digi-2.png\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202256\/digi-2-300x129.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202256\/digi-2-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202256\/digi-2.png 602w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We live in a digital world that\u2019s changing the way we work and the jobs we do. Every sector needs technology \u2013 finance, health, creative, sports and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All businesses and organisations need people with digital technology skills. The number of people working in UK technology jobs has almost doubled in two years. By being creative, developing and delivering ideas, you can make a real difference to people&#8217;s lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There were&nbsp;87700&nbsp;people working in the digital technology sector in Scotland in&nbsp;2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software developers are the most in-demand technology jobs in the UK, with experienced developers earning around \u00a370,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There will be&nbsp;around 4,500 technology job vacancies in Scotland between 2024 and 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/industries\/digital-technologies\"><strong>Digital technologies | My World of Work<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/search-job-profiles\/job-profiles\/software-developer\"><strong>www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/search-job-profiles\/job-profiles\/software-developer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/search-job-profiles\/job-profiles\/digital-forensic-analyst\"><strong>www.myworldofwork.co.uk\/search-job-profiles\/job-profiles\/digital-forensic-analyst<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/futurescot.com\/campaign-launched-to-inspire-more-women-and-girls-to-consider-careers-in-cybersecurity-in-scotland\/\"><strong>Campaign launched to inspire more women and girls to consider careers in cybersecurity in Scotland | FutureScot<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.co.uk\/news\/scotland-set-forefront-uks-technological-35571374\"><strong>Scotland &#8216;set to be at forefront of UK&#8217;s technological revolution&#8217; with AI investment &#8211; Business Insider<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/special-features\/unlocking-scotlands-digital-potential-new-35556365\"><strong>Unlocking Scotland\u2019s digital potential with a new era of connectivity &#8211; Daily Record<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalacademy.gov.scot\/\"><strong>Home &#8211; Scottish Digital Academy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.e-placementscotland.com\/students\/about-e-placement-scotland.aspx\"><strong>www.e-placementscotland.com\/students\/about-e-placement-scotland.aspx<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.codecademy.com\/about\"><strong>About | Codecademy<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalskillseducation.com\/\"><strong>Home &#8211; Digital Skills Education<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" data-attachment-id=\"8517\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/digital-technologies-careers\/copy-of-icons-26\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202117\/Copy-of-icons-26.png\" data-orig-size=\"1260,709\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Copy of icons (26)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202117\/Copy-of-icons-26-300x169.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202117\/Copy-of-icons-26-1024x576.png\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202117\/Copy-of-icons-26-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202117\/Copy-of-icons-26-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202117\/Copy-of-icons-26-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202117\/Copy-of-icons-26-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202117\/Copy-of-icons-26-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/public\/stemnation\/uploads\/sites\/8486\/2025\/09\/25202117\/Copy-of-icons-26.png 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We live in a digital world that\u2019s changing the way we work and the jobs we do. Every sector needs technology \u2013 finance, health, creative, sports and many more. All businesses and organisations need people with digital technology skills. The number of people working in UK technology jobs has almost doubled in two years. By being creative, developing and delivering ideas, you can make a real difference to people&#8217;s lives.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/digital-technologies-careers\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63635,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8515","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/63635"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8515"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8515\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8526,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8515\/revisions\/8526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/stemnation\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}