The pandemic may have incapacitated most business sectors but such is not the case for the tech industry, which we have seen predominantly thrived at these unsettling times. Many have witnessed an ever-increasing demand for technical talent as we shift gears in order to respond to the changes in consumers’ buying behavior, and to adapt with the new lifestyle and work arrangement of going more virtual and flexible; This is despite the great number of workforce layoffs over the course of 2023 from various companies known in the technological sphere.
This transition in working towards digital transformation and innovation has provided many great opportunities in tech focused roles and skill set. As defined, technical talent refers to “highly skilled individuals with expertise in technology-related fields”. These people have specialized working knowledge and proficiency in a wide array of IT related roles and functions. They are known to be data scientists, full stack and web developers, front/back end engineers, cybersecurity specialists and UI/UX designers to name a few.
Here are some of the most in demand IT positions
Software Engineers utilize engineering principles and are mainly involved in overseeing the full cycle of software development. They design, develop, debug, evaluate and maintain software applications. These people employ analytical thinking in their work to create customized solutions that will work on specific devices in order to meet and address business needs.
The following are some of the programming languages they work with: Java, HTML/CSS, Ruby, Python, PHP, Swift, and Go
A Full Stack Developer is an IT professional skilled at navigating both the front and back-end coding processes. They develop servers and databases, build websites, ensure site compatibility & functionality, as well as maintain platforms with the use of a broad spectrum of technologies. They can also be involved in the planning stage of a project.
User Interface (UI) Designers are the one in charge of working with the graphical interface users interact with when they visit a website or a mobile application. They work closely with UX designers but are more focused on visual design, where they organize and optimize elements which will facilitate actions that will aid the user to easily navigate through the screen.
Data Scientists are analytical data experts. They are responsible for collecting, validating, and interpreting large data sets through statistical means. They find patterns and extract meaningful conclusions that will help in creating data-driven solutions specifically made to address complex business challenges. Their technical capabilities include machine learning, coding languages, and predictive modeling.
Due to the nature and immense technicality of these jobs, which usually require a narrowed skill set, applicants are expected to undergo lengthy assessments and stages of interviews; hence why these roles proved to be very challenging to fill. Moreover, the pandemic has posed barriers and the recruitment process had to be adjusted.
This is where outsourcing comes into the big picture. A business strategy of hiring a third party firm to perform specific tasks for the company. There are several reasons why outsourcing can be advantageous. Some of the known benefits would be to help reduce operational costs and risks, increase the team’s productivity and efficiency, and it give access to an unparalleled global talent market which would mean a more robust pool of candidates.
If you ever find yourself in a dilemma of finding competent individuals to fill an IT role, it must be time to consult with a trusted third party provider. This is what we do in Hardboot, where we specialize in connecting our clients with excellent IT talent. We offer contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions servicing large corporations, medium-sized businesses, and entrepreneurial start-ups. Connect with us to learn more! Visit our homepage to get started.
Author: Laura Lirette
