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With digitalization and automation disrupting workplaces, employers are always on the lookout for fresh talent who are multifaceted and well-versed in new-age technical and soft skills. The pandemics impact still looms large on the economy and the field of engineering is not immune to the disruption it has brought about.

New engineers with a working knowledge of in-demand skills in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Machine Learning and those who have the knack to identify, formulate and solve complex problems are highly sought after!

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The world of work is significantly evolving, and, to cope with the current VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) environment, it isessential for engineering candidates to future-proof their careers by upskilling and reskilling and simplify their professional journey in times of crisis.

These days, graduating from a top-notch institute is not the only criterion to be successful, and along with educational qualifications, one should have the ability to adjust to new events and problems swiftly and readily.

Key enablers of career growth

The technology industry changes at a very fast pace, what is in-demand today will become obsolete very soon, and a new technology/language will emerge. Therefore, engineers shouldn't be limited to one programming language; rather, they should be good problem solvers and be flexible about using the right languages and technologies to solve a business problem.

The engineers should be willing to learn the technologies that are most suitable for solving the problem/use case, rather than being fixated on the technologies they are familiar with. It is important that engineers learn multiple programming languages, are language agnostic, and are continually learning new technologies, languages, frameworks, etc.

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In addition to being an expert in one area, engineers should also expand their roles and contribute to software development end-to-end, i.e. from design to deployment. System design, backend, front-end development, devops, infrastructure, etc., should be the areas where engineers should contribute most.

Do the right thing, do the thing right - Engineers who do good engineering must not just focus on the delivery or the outcome, but also on how the software is delivered. To ensure the quality of the final product, engineers must adopt the best engineering practices like writing clean code, TDD, BDD, automation, and agile or any other best methods.

Today we use a lot of opensource technologies and frameworks, engineers must also contribute to open source technologies and give back to the community.

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One thing that differentiates from level to level is someone's ability to communicate, influence and inspire others. The ability to communicate and influence others is extremely important, especially in the world of globally distributed and remote teams. Collaboration, embracing difference of opinions, complementing each other, building connections, mentoring people, communicating effectively, and influencing teams without authority are all things that plays an important role to grow in the organization.

Industry experts have predicted that most of the jobs in 2030 don't even exist today. The only way one can train for an occupation or sector of the economy that hasn't even been created yet is through continuous learning.

As multinational companies increasingly adopt tech-enabled strategies to stay relevant and continue their growth trajectory, it has become imperative for job seekers to keep their professional skills and knowledge up to date. A strong focus on innovation and critical thinking will act as a key differentiator for engineers to showcase their value addition to the organisation.

About the author: Rupesh Vanama is the Head - Human Resource, Deliveroo India. All views/opinions expressed in the article are of the author.

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