The importance of digital infrastructure has increased immensely in the last three years. What was already a priority for many organisations suddenly became a necessity. As a result, the number of tech jobs available rocketed.
Now these organisations have had time to stabilise, reflect and assess their needs for the future. It’s no secret that digital skills are already imperative for many in the workforce and innovation means that these will continue to be in demand among employers.
As a result, the tech jobs that companies were hiring for in 2022 aren’t quite the same. As market leaders, we’ve analysed the data for recent hiring trends and looked at the roles that our clients are recruiting for in the current landscape in order to determine the top ten in-demand tech jobs in 2023.
Organisations need people who will take responsibility for running projects and working closely with all those involved. While other jobs in our top ten list require hard skills, these roles revolve around soft skills and seeing the bigger picture of the overall strategy.
Naturally, there’s still demand for people with that technical knowledge. Developers and engineers will design and build both the products for internal and external use. It’s also here that DevOps engineers continue to be in high demand, given the scope they have. After this, organisations also need people to extract the data and provide insights to the business in the form of actionable solutions.
One key skill that will be desirable in all of these roles is adaptability. Many workers will be operating in environments of growth or transformation and being agile will be an asset.
10. Change Manager
With strong communication skills and track record of delivering change, these people will oversee the project methodology mostly related to digital transformation.
9. Scrum Master
The facilitators for establishing scrum. A successful scrum master would be an expert in Agile methodologies and an effective communicator.
8. DevOps Engineer
Those in this role have a broader remit than in many tech jobs, working with developers and operations in building and deploying new releases.
7. Data Engineer
This role entails building systems to compile data and provide analytics to the right people in the business.
6. Software Engineer
Software engineers design and create a range of systems and applications for organisations. If you’re interested in becoming a software engineer, read our guide to the skills you’ll need here.
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5. Java Developer
Following on from above, Java is one of the core programming languages used by software engineers. Those proficient in Java will have a range of opportunities in 2023, whether it’s at a start-up or a multinational company.
4. Data Analyst
Data analysts take the information provided by engineers to solve problems and help deliver insights. Those with experience and qualifications are popular among employers, but there are learning opportunities available as demand outweighs supply.
3. .NET Developer
This role focuses on programming for Microsoft Windows. If you’re able to code for apps and other software with languages such as C# or VB.NET, then there are roles available.
2. Project Manager
Project managers were number one on our list last year and are still proving popular as organisations roll out their digital transformation. You’ll need to be a strong leader with good communication skills to excel in this role.
1. Business Analyst
The most in-demand tech job on our list. Companies need people to gather requirements and spot trends. Even if you don’t have formal qualifications, organisations are hiring candidates with experience in delivering this.
As your lifelong career partner, we’re able to find you the right role, no matter your level or seniority. If you’re interested in moving forward with your career in 2023, search our tech jobs here.
James Milligan Global Head of Technology Solutions
James Milligan is the Global Head of Technology Solutions, having joined Hays in 2000. In his role, he is responsible for the strategic development of Hays' technology businesses globally.
