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Software Developers
Retailers have always been awesome at capturing data, but now they’re putting tech teams with analytics skills to use. According to predictions by International Data Corporation, this year more than 900,000 jobs will require data management and interpretation skills – many in customer analytics – directing shopping data to identify paths to purchase. Skills/experience: Super-strong maths, analytics and data-mining skills. A love of shopping wouldn’t hurt either!
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Software developers are up there with one of the fastest growing jobs in retail – demand is up by 9% from last year. Frontline responsibilities include creating ecommerce sites and developing digital warehouse control systems. Skills/experience: Fluency in programming languages like Java, ReactJS and Oracle Retail. Computer science degree or diploma is a plus.
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