If you're looking for job domains where Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) are not the primary focus, there are several areas where companies prioritize different skills. Here's a list of those domains, along with average salary estimates in India and the companies that typically hire for such roles:
1. Backend Development (Without Focus on DSA)
- Skills Focus: Strong understanding of frameworks (like Spring Boot, Django), database management, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
- Average Salary: ₹8-15 LPA (for 5 years of experience)
- Companies: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Mindtree, Zensar, Tech Mahindra
2. DevOps / Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
- Skills Focus: Automation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure), monitoring, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Average Salary: ₹10-20 LPA
- Companies: Red Hat, ThoughtWorks, Zoho, Paytm, Razorpay, Freshworks
3. Full Stack Development
- Skills Focus: Proficiency in both frontend (React, Angular, Vue.js) and backend technologies (Node.js, Spring Boot), along with database knowledge.
- Average Salary: ₹10-18 LPA
- Companies: Zoho, ThoughtWorks, Freshworks, Capgemini, Cognizant
4. Mobile App Development
- Skills Focus: Expertise in Android (Java, Kotlin) or iOS (Swift), cross-platform frameworks (Flutter, React Native).
- Average Salary: ₹7-15 LPA
- Companies: Swiggy, Paytm, Dream11, Byju’s, Zomato
5. Cloud Engineering
- Skills Focus: AWS, Azure, GCP, cloud infrastructure, networking, and security in cloud environments.