Also called: Integration Developer, iPaaS Developer
Connects different software systems so data flows between them automatically.
You make the online store, warehouse system and accounting software talk to each other so an order placed at midnight ships at 8 a.m. When a connection breaks, you trace the missing data.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's in computer science or information systems.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Computer Science, Information Systems.
Growing much faster than average (about 15% over 10 years). Tracks software developers.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI and standards like MCP make connecting apps easier; messy legacy systems and reliability still need engineers.
Classes: AP Computer Science A, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1252.
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