The 10 best IT jobs that can be done remotely

Getting up and going to the office every morning for work? For many IT jobs, this norm from our parents’ working world has long since fallen by the wayside. Especially since the coronavirus pandemic, companies have also started to think that it’s not where a job is done that counts, but rather how well the job is done. IT specialists are reaping the benefits of this development, as demand far exceeds supply in this area of the job market. In this blog post, you’ll find out which IT jobs are especially suitable for remote work – whether from home or the dream location of your choice.

A few years ago, if you wanted to enjoy the greatest possible flexibility in your choice of workplace as an IT expert, you almost inevitably had to work as a freelancer. As enjoyable as that freedom is, however, working as a freelancer also comes with challenges: you must always ensure you have enough work, organise your invoices and finances independently, have less say in projects, and can’t change position within a company.

Things are different nowadays! Since even large companies have become more flexible when it comes to the question of where you work, employees can often enjoy many of the freedoms that were previously only open to freelancers. At the same time, you enjoy all the benefits of being employed, such as a fixed salary, further training, more of a say in projects, and the usual opportunities for advancement and change under the umbrella of a company.

The benefits of remote work can be seen from a 2022 survey of employees. According to the survey, employees who work full-time in the office are at least as satisfied with their work-life balance, while employees who work remotely have the best work-life balance.

1. Solutions Architect
   A solutions architect analyses a company’s IT requirements and makes proposals as to what the specific IT equipment should look like based on this – from hardware and software solutions to the entire IT infrastructure. To be a solutions architect, you need to have both in-depth IT knowledge and be familiar with your company’s business strategy. This remote IT job will suit you if you like working in a structured, solution-oriented manner and possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

2. DevOps Engineer
   The acronym “DevOps” is a combination of the terms “development” and “operations”. As a DevOps engineer, you work in an agile software team and are responsible for the development and administration of your product. You can expect an incredibly varied role as a kind of software generalist. This is because the threads of the development and operations teams come together in your role. You coordinate these processes while using your extensive IT knowledge to ensure that no silo structures emerge in IT.

3. Security Engineer
   Are you an expert in topics such as firewalls, cyber security, data security or information security? Then you fit the profile of a security engineer perfectly. In this remote IT job, you’ll be responsible for a company’s entire IT security structure: you’ll check the IT for potential security gaps, eliminate possible sources of errors for hackers and cyber-attacks as a preventive measure, and keep track of the general handling of data and information within the organisation. As IT security is becoming increasingly important, you’ll be a sought-after specialist as a security engineer.

4. System Administrator
   Even a system administrator can do their job remotely these days. It’s not possible to imagine a company without a system administrator. After all, they are the ones that ensure the company’s IT is kept up and running. The varied list of tasks includes planning, setting up and maintaining devices, programs and networks, managing user accounts, and monitoring IT security policies. As you can see from this list, you’ll need broad IT expertise as a system administrator.

5. IT Project Manager
   As a result of digital transformation, IT projects are on the agenda in pretty much every company. Project managers plan, take responsibility for and coordinate these projects. Your tasks include communicating with stakeholders, managing requirements, monitoring timeframes and budgets, and reporting on project progress. In addition to solid IT knowledge, you’ll need excellent communication and leadership skills and be capable of solving problems. Working as an IT project manager can often be performed very well as a remote IT job, but sometimes also requires a certain willingness to travel.

6. Data Architect
   Data is playing an increasingly crucial role in numerous business processes in companies. As a result, the amount of data being generated and used continues to mount. Data architects are there to ensure that a company does not lose track of all this data. As a data architect, you have an overarching view of how data is handled in a company and ensure that working with data in the company is functional, user-friendly, secure and compliant. To get a remote IT job as a data architect, you not only need in-depth expertise in this area; you should also enjoy analytical work.

7. Software Architect
   Are you familiar with software development and would like to take on more responsibility in your job? Then a remote IT role as a software architect offers you fantastic development opportunities. As a software architect, you work in software development and act as an interface between developers on the one hand and project management with stakeholders on the other. In doing so, you keep an eye on the conceptual side of software development from the testing phase to the rollout of the finished product.

8. Web Developer
   As a web developer, you design, program, maintain and optimise all kinds of internet-based software applications. Web developers are in high demand and can often do their job remotely from anywhere in the world. The challenges for web developers have grown steadily in recent years, as more and more applications become web-based these days. This has paved the way for many exciting fields of work for web developers in the frontend and backend areas.

9. Product Owner
   Product owners fill an important interface in agile software production. In this role, you coordinate and oversee the end-to-end development of a software product in agile teams. For this purpose, you’ll be in close communication with stakeholders while also creating and maintaining the backlogs for the software developers. In addition to this sound IT knowledge, as a product owner you should have strong communication and organisational skills and be familiar with agile working methods such as Scrum or Kanban.

10. UX Designer
    Computer programs must not only function from a technical perspective; they must also be easy for users to operate. As a UX designer in software development, you’ll ensure that interaction with digital products is optimally aligned with the user experience. For this remote IT job, you need expertise in media and communications design, have basic knowledge of relevant programming languages, and enjoy working in a team on different projects.

This list shows you how many jobs in IT are now offered as remote jobs. If your area of expertise is not included, it doesn’t mean there are no jobs out there for you. Take a look at the job offers for IT specialists on our website. To view all remote IT jobs, simply enter “remote” in the search field.

Last but not least, here’s some advice from our IT expert recruitment practice: you have even greater chances of finding your dream job if you’re open to having a mix of remote work and being in the office.