The 16 IT Categories on Hirevers
Every profile, service, and job belongs to one of 16 IT specializations. Here is what they are and how to choose.
Every profile, service, and job listing on Hirevers belongs to one IT specialization. Businesses filter by these, so your category decides which searches you appear in.
The 16 categories
| Category | Typically covers |
|---|---|
| Web Development | Websites and web apps, front-end and full-stack |
| Mobile Development | iOS, Android, and cross-platform apps |
| Backend Development | APIs, server logic, system integration |
| UI/UX Design | Interface design, prototypes, user research |
| DevOps & Cloud | CI/CD, infrastructure, AWS, GCP, Azure |
| Data Science | Analysis, visualization, data pipelines |
| AI & ML | Models, training, LLM and AI integration |
| Cybersecurity | Audits, penetration testing, hardening |
| Blockchain | Smart contracts, Web3, decentralized apps |
| Game Development | Games and interactive experiences |
| QA & Testing | Manual and automated testing |
| Technical Writing | Documentation, guides, API references |
| IT Consulting | Advisory, architecture, strategy |
| Database Admin | Design, optimization, database management |
| Network Engineering | Networks, infrastructure, connectivity |
| Other | Anything genuinely outside the fifteen above |
Choosing yours
Pick the accurate one, not the popular one
It is tempting to choose the busiest category for visibility. That backfires. Businesses filtering for Web Development want web developers, and a mismatched profile gets skipped rather than contacted.
Your category is not a cage. Related skills still show in your bio, portfolio, and service descriptions. The category only decides which filtered searches you appear in.
Using more than one
Your profile has one primary category, but each portfolio project and each service can carry its own. A backend developer who also designs can list a design service under UI/UX while keeping the profile on Backend Development.
For businesses
The same 16 categories filter talent browsing and job posting. Pick the closest match when posting, since that is how candidates find your listing.
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