LinkedIn’s annual Jobs on the Rise list in India was released yesterday, highlighting the 15 fastest growing jobs in India over the last five years based on LinkedIn data.

The world of work is rapidly changing, from digitization to hybrid offices, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the required innovation that has followed. Many workers have abandoned their employment in pursuit of something new as industries have been turned upside down. These changes have sparked the “GreatReshuffle,” leaving workers unsure of where the workplace is headed and what role they want to play in it.

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“Our 2022 LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise list uncovers the 15 fastest-growing job titles over the past five years. No matter what stage of your career you’re in, this list provides insight into where the workforce is heading and where the long-term opportunity lies — whether you’re looking to make a career pivot, get back into the workforce or invest in skills that will prepare you for the future.”

“To put together this year’s rankings, we looked at LinkedIn data to calculate the job titles experiencing the highest growth rates from January 2017 through July 2021. To be ranked, jobs needed to see consistent growth across our membership base, as well as have grown to a meaningful size by 2021.”

This list of 2022 LinkedIn Jobs is intended to serve as a resource for you. You’ll find information on typical years of experience prior to landing the job, top locations hiring, and more under each job title. If working remotely is a must for you, you’ll also be able to see what remote job availability looks like in each position. If you’re wanting to break into a new field, look at the required abilities to see how you can apply your previous experience.

Most notably, this list is not limited to job searchers. It’s a sneak peek at what’s ahead: figuring out where the future of work is headed and where long-term opportunities exist.

Check below the 15 growing job titles in India. But first, look at LinkedIn’s testing methodology and Job Insights.

To estimate a growth rate for each job title, LinkedIn Economic Graph experts studied millions of jobs launched by LinkedIn members between January 1, 2017 and July 31, 2021. A job title had to exhibit steady growth across the company’s membership base, as well as have expanded to a significant size by 2021, in order to be ranked.

Similar job titles were grouped and rated together at various levels of leadership. Jobs whose employment was controlled by a small handful of companies in each country were also removed, as were internships, volunteer opportunities, interim roles, and student roles.

Actual data factors for each job title are based on LinkedIn profiles of members who hold the title and/or open positions in the country for that title. Remote job posts are based on positions that were flagged as “remote” by the poster or had comparable keywords from October 2020 to October 2021.

The top skills most specific to each title among individuals who have ever held that title on LinkedIn were used to generate the skills data. The average years of work experience held previous to starting in the featured title for members hired during the chosen time frame were used to compute years of experience. From January 1, 2021, to July 31, 2021, the top industries were determined by the industries of the companies that employed the most members for each job.

The gender split was estimated by dividing the total number of members with known gender in each job by the number of members with known gender currently in each job (assuming there existed meaningful gender data). Top recruiting locations in 2021 were defined as the regions or cities with the highest percentage of each job title.

The share of transitions from another occupation into the featured job was used to identify the most prevalent transitions. Internships, volunteer posts, interim roles, and student roles were removed, and identical job titles were grouped together across seniority levels.

And now is the time for 15 growing job titles in India, check them below.

1. Affiliate Marketing Specialist

What they do: Affiliate marketing specialists create programs and campaigns aimed at acquiring new affiliates and building networks.
Most common skills: Affiliate Marketing, Affiliate Networks, Digital Marketing
Most common industries: Marketing & Advertising, E-learning, Internet
Top locations hiring: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
Current gender distribution: 72.5% male; 27.5% female
Average years of experience: 2.6
Remote Job Availability: 27.3%
Where to check: See open jobs OR Learn Affiliate Marketing

2. Site Reliability Engineer

What they do: Site Reliability Engineers create and implement automated software tools to maximize a system’s reliability and efficiency, working closely with software development and IT operations.
Most common skills: Site Reliability Engineering, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Most common industries: Information Technology & Services, Computer Software, Internet
Top locations hiring: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai
Current gender distribution: 81.8% male; 18.2% female
Average years of experience: 5
Remote Job Availability: 8.6%
Where to check: See open jobs OR Learn more about DevOps

3. Molecular Biologist

What they do: Molecular Biologists study, research, and perform laboratory experiments to understand cell function and behavior.
Most common skills: Molecular Biology, DNA Extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Most common industries: Hospital & Health Care, Biotechnology, Health, Wellness & Fitness
Top locations hiring: Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru
Current gender distribution: 52.8% male; 47.2% female
Average years of experience: 2.8
Remote Job Availability: 6.7%
Where to check: See open jobs

4. Wellness specialist

What they do: Wellness specialists work for companies to support and train people on their health and fitness goals.
Most common skills: Employee Wellness, Weight Management, Wellness Coaching
Most common industries: Health, Wellness & Fitness, Consumer Goods
Top locations hiring: Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru
Current gender distribution: 61.1% male; 38.9% female
Average years of experience: 5.7
Remote Job Availability: 0.0%
Where to check: See open jobs

5. User Experience Researcher

What they do: User Experience Researchers study user motivations, preferences, and behaviors to help inform business strategy and product development.
Most common skills: Usability Testing, User Experience (UX), Wireframing
Most common industries: Internet, Information Technology & Services, Design
Top locations hiring: Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi
Current gender distribution: 44.2% male; 55.8% female
Average years of experience: 4.6
Remote Job Availability: 14.0%
Where to check: See open jobs OR Learn more about User Experience Research

6. Machine Learning Engineer

What they do: Machine Learning Engineers develop and implement self-running artificial intelligence algorithms and systems for products and applications.
Most common skills: Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Most common industries: Information Technology & Services, Computer Software, Internet
Top locations hiring: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai
Current gender distribution: 79.7% male; 20.3% female
Average years of experience: 3.0
Remote Job Availability: 10.7%
Where to check: See open jobs OR Learn about Machine Learning

7. Recruitment Associate

What they do: Recruitment Associates work to attract, source, hire, and onboard new talent within an organization.
Most common skills: Screening, Sourcing, Recruiting
Most common industries: Information Technology & Services, E-learning, Staffing & Recruiting
Top locations hiring: Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai
Current gender distribution: 32.8% male; 67.2% female
Average years of experience: 3.1
Remote Job Availability: 2.0%
Where to check: See open jobs OR Learn more about Recruiting

8. Data Science Specialist

What they do: Data scientists collect and interpret large amounts of data to develop hypotheses, make inferences, and analyze customer and market trends.
Most common skills: Machine Learning, Data Science, Python (Programming Language)
Most common industries: Information Technology & Services, Education Management, E-learning
Top locations hiring: Bengaluru, New Delhi, Chennai
Current gender distribution: 75.7% male; 24.3% female
Average years of experience: 4.5
Remote Job Availability: 12.4%
Where to check: See open jobs OR Learn more about Data Science

9. Chief Legal Officer

What they do: A Chief Legal Officer heads a company’s legal department, provides direction on major legal and regulatory issues, and works to minimize legal risks.
Most common skills: Corporate Law, Team Management, Legal Advice
Most common industries: Non-profit Organization Management, Computer Software, Financial Services
Top locations hiring: New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai
Current gender distribution: 60.9% male; 39.1% female
Average years of experience: 3.7
Remote Job Availability: 2.1%
Where to check: See open jobs

10. E-business Manager

What they do: E-business Managers manage a company’s e-commerce presence, including the sales of products on different marketplaces.
Most common skills: E-business, Business Development, Team Management
Most common industries: Oil & Energy, Consumer Services, Insurance
Top locations hiring: New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai
Current gender distribution: 77.3% male; 22.7% female
Average years of experience: 5.2
Remote Job Availability: 93.6%
Where to check: See open jobs

11. Back End Developer

What they do: Back End Developers build and code the server-side technology that powers front-end web and mobile applications.
Most common skills: Node.js, MongoDB, JavaScript
Most common industries: Information Technology & Services, Computer Software, Internet
Top locations hiring: Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai
Current gender distribution: 80.6% male; 19.4% female
Average years of experience: 2.7
Remote Job Availability: 28.5%
Where to check: See open jobs OR Learn about Back End Development

12. Media Buyer

What they do: Media Buyers buy media space, assess how advertisements are performing on different channels, and decide where to place specific campaigns.
Most common skills: Media Buying, Affiliate Marketing, Online Advertising
Most common industries: Marketing & Advertising, Internet, Computer Software
Top locations hiring: Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru
Current gender distribution: 75.8% male; 24.2% female
Average years of experience: 3.1
Remote Job Availability: 29.8%
Where to check: See open jobs

13. Strategy Associate

What they do: Strategy Associates analyze data, prioritize tasks and streamline processes to help execute projects for a company.
Most common skills: Strategy, Market Research, Financial Modelling
Most common industries: Accounting, Financial Services, Information Technology & Services
Top locations hiring: Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru
Current gender distribution: 54.8% male; 45.2% female
Average years of experience: 2.3
Remote Job Availability: 3.9%
Where to check: See open jobs

14. Business Development Representative

What they do: Business Development Representatives are early-career salespeople responsible for identifying and reaching out to prospective clients.
Most common skills: Inside Sales, Business Development, Lead Generation
Most common industries: Information Technology & Services, Internet, Computer Software
Top locations hiring: Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi
Current gender distribution: 56.7% male; 43.3% female
Average years of experience: 3.1
Remote Job Availability: 28.0%
Where to check: See open jobs

15. Service Analyst

What they do: Service Analysts analyze reports and trends related to customer service for their companies.
Most common skills: Pharmacovigilance, Incident Management, Team Management
Most common industries: Information Technology & Services, Financial Services, Hospital & Health Care
Top locations hiring: Bengaluru, New Delhi, Hyderabad
Current gender distribution: 54.9% male; 45.1% female
Average years of experience: 3.4
Remote Job Availability: 1.0%
Where to check: See open jobs

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