The NC Technology Association has published its August report for IT data trends. The report provides a valuable snapshot of our industry, and provides insight to the top 10 job titles and hiring companies in North Carolina. Compared to this time last year, IT jobs are up 41% from 2021 for NC specifically and up 44% for the US as a whole. Below, we break down which job titles were in the most demand for IT hiring managers, as well as the top 10 companies that are requesting this specialized talent.
The Top 10 IT Jobs for August were:
- Senior Software Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Project Manager
- Analyst
- Senior Data Engineer
- Data Engineer
- Specialist
- Java Developer
- Devops Engineer
- Senior Software Engineer
The Top 10 IT Job Hires for August were:
- Bank of America
- Deloitte
- Wells Fargo
- KPMG
- HCL Technologies
- General Dynamics Information Technology
- Unitedhealth Group
- Accenture
- Truist
- UNC Health Care
Additionally, NC Tech also provided the Top 10 credentials that hiring managers requested in August 2022.
The Top 10 IT Credentials include:
- Security Clearance
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Secret Security Clearance
- Certified Scrum Master
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
- Certified Information Security Manager
- Cisco Certified Network Professional
- Project Management Institute
And while you’re here, remember that you can also stay up-to-date on relevant news to the technology industry through the APC Blog. We feature articles that spotlight thought-leadership topics that provide information and tips for hiring managers, professionals, and top technology news.

Kristen Burgess is the Marketing Specialist at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. She has five years’ experience in curating content for digital platforms, social media contributions, and supporting marketing campaigns and strategies. Before joining the APC wolfpack, she worked in digital marketing for software as a service, giving her keen insight into the types of professionals APC hires today. In addition, she likes to stay up-to-date on the most relevant trends within the technology industry through thought-provoking podcasts and newsletters while paying attention to industry leaders’ trends. In her spare time, she serves on the Management Team and helps craft communications for the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties.