Technology Vacancies for Those Who Already Have Experience or Technical Training

If you have already taken your first steps in the technology sector — whether with courses, personal projects, freelance work, professional experience or technical training — the next step is to gain a vacancy that values this knowledge.

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The US tech sector is full of opportunities for those who already have solid technical base, programming logic, analytical reasoning and some practical experience. And the best part: there is real vacancies with competitive salaries waiting for professionals like you.

On this page, we will show:

  • What are the vacancies with the highest volume of hiring for intermediate profiles?
  • How much can you earn in technical level positions?
  • Which certifications increase your chances of being hired
  • How to prepare and apply for reliable jobs
  • Where to find open opportunities today

💼 Who Fits This Profile?

You are at this level if:

  • Have you ever taken a technical course (in person or online)
  • Have experience with IT, technical support, development, QA, data, cloud or advanced support
  • Participated in projects (individual or in companies)
  • Can use technical tools independently
  • Speaks functional English (even if not fluent)

This profile is ideal for more complex technical roles that require more responsibility and ability to perform tasks with less supervision.


🔧 Trending Roles for Professionals with Technical Experience

See below the most common functions at this level, with their respective characteristics and average salaries:


🔹 Junior Developer

Creation and maintenance of websites, systems or applications. Involves logic, coding, versioning and testing.

  • Average salary: $55K–$80K/year
  • Common stacks: JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, PHP
  • Differential: GitHub active with own projects

🔹 QA (Quality Assurance) Analyst

Plans and executes manual and automated tests to ensure software quality.

  • Average salary: $50K–$75K/year
  • Tools: Selenium, TestRail, JIRA, Postman
  • Differential: basic automation with scripts

🔹 Data Analyst

Manipulates, organizes and interprets data from internal systems or users.

  • Average salary: $60K–$85K/year
  • Tools: Advanced Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau
  • Differential: Python or R for more advanced analysis

🔹 Level 2 Technical Support Specialist

It meets more complex demands from users or companies, with technical solutions in systems and networks.

  • Average salary: $50K–$70K/year
  • Requirements: knowledge of networks, operating systems, support for specific software

🔹 Cloud Support Technician

Works with maintenance and configuration of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

  • Average salary: $65K–$90K/year
  • Recommended certifications: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals

📍 High Demand Locations

Intermediate technical level vacancies are available throughout the country, especially in:

  • Austin, Dallas, Houston (Texas)
  • Atlanta (Georgia)
  • Miami and Tampa (Florida)
  • Denver (Colorado)
  • Chicago (Illinois)
  • Salt Lake City (Utah)
  • Las Vegas (Nevada)
  • Seattle (Washington)

But many opportunities are also remote, especially in medium-sized companies and startups.


💳 Updated Salary Range

See the average salary for each intermediate role:

PositionAnnual Salary Range
Junior Developer$55K–$80K
QA (manual/automated)$50K–$75K
Data Analyst$60K–$85K
Level 2 technical support$50K–$70K
Cloud technician$65K–$90K

In positions with overtime, on-call or night shifts, the value may exceed the average limits.


🎓 Certifications Worthwhile at This Level

Want to stand out even more in selection processes? These certifications make a difference:

  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner or Associate
  • CompTIA A+, Network+ or Security+
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Scrum Foundation (for agile roles)
  • ISTQB (for QA testers)

Some of them can be completed in 1 to 3 months, and already considerably increase your chances.


🔍 Where to Find Safe Technical Vacancies?

The platform Dice.com is one of the best known for those working in the technology sector in the USA. Focused exclusively on IT vacancies, it allows:

  • Search for jobs specific to your experience level
  • Filter by tools, languages, technologies or contract types
  • Apply quickly and track status
  • View average salary by role and state

👉 See the open vacancies now at Dice – Technology for those who already have experience


💬 Real Case

“In Brazil, I was a manual QA analyst. When I arrived in the US, I got the ISTQB certification and put my projects on GitHub. I applied for a position in Miami via Dice and was hired. Today, I work remotely with test automation and earn R$80,000 per year.”
— Felipe A., 34 years old, Florida


💡 Tips to Stand Out Even Without Local Experience

  1. Update your resume with technical focus and industry keywords
  2. Include your portfolio, GitHub or links to completed projects
  3. Highlight the tools and methodologies you master (e.g. Agile, Scrum, SQL, Python)
  4. Earn at least one recognized certification to validate your profile
  5. Focus on companies that value diversity and inclusion (startups, consultancies, open technology companies)

✅ Conclusion: You're Now Ready to Move Forward

If you have studied technology, participated in real projects, worked in technical areas or mastered industry tools, you have guaranteed space in the North American market.

Now, your challenge is to take the next step — position yourself correctly, apply frequently, and use your experience to your advantage.

📍 Access now Dice.com, filter by the roles that fit your profile and send your resume. With dedication and focus, you can land your job much sooner than you think.

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