The ideal job might differ from person to person, but most can agree on a few key characteristics: it should offer good pay, have potential for growth in its field, be in demand by employers and has to give the employee satisfaction.

Glassdoor created a list of the best jobs in 2020 that job seekers should keep a close eye on. These jobs are ranked based on salary, a job satisfaction score on a scale of one to five.

5. DevOps engineer

Job satisfaction rating: 3.9
Median base salary: $107,310

4. Product manager

Job satisfaction rating: 3.8
Median base salary: $117,713

3. Data scientist

Job satisfaction rating: 4.0
Median base salary: $107,801

2. Java developer

Job satisfaction rating: 3.9
Median base salary: $83,589

1. Front-end engineer

Job satisfaction rating: 3.9
Median base salary: $105,240

If you’re looking for a job with more pay, opportunity or benefits, then now is the perfect time to revamp your resume and apply. According to Glassdoor economist Daniel Zhuo, there are a number of unfilled jobs after the holiday slump that recruiters are eager to fill at the top of the year.

If you’re an employer with these job openings, you will need to distinguish yourself to attract top talent, as these roles are popular and growing. Besides offering a high salary, be sure to also include details in your job descriptions that make you stand out to applicants, such as company benefits and perks.

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