A recent report by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the technology industry and workforce, has highlighted the high demand for skilled technology workers across Europe. Despite ongoing regional economic issues and conflicts, businesses in multiple industries are still in need of tech professionals.
According to CompTIA’s “European Tech Hiring Trends” report, there were over 950,000 job postings for technology positions in 11 countries during Q4 2022. This indicates a significant need for individuals with tech expertise in various sectors. Graham Hunter, executive vice president of global sales at CompTIA, emphasized the importance of professional certification programs in meeting the demands of the tech industry.
The demand for tech workers cuts across different career stages. Approximately 35% of employers sought candidates with 0 to 2 years of work experience. This trend was even more pronounced in Romania, where 57% of all tech job postings targeted early career professionals, and in Ireland with 54%. Meanwhile, 10% of job postings required 3 to 10 years of experience, while 13% sought candidates with 11 or more years of experience.
Job postings for tech positions were widespread geographically, with Germany, France, and Poland having the highest numbers. Germany boasted 411,743 job postings, followed by France with 217,480 and Poland with 60,532. The information and communication industry had the most job postings, but other sectors like professional, scientific and technical services, manufacturing, administrative and support services, and financial and insurance sectors also showed strong hiring interest.
When it comes to specific job roles, software development, programming, and web development had the highest volume of job postings in Q4 2022, reaching 353,293. The demand for systems analysts and cybersecurity professionals was also strong, with 284,215 job postings. Additionally, IT support specialists and technicians as well as network and systems administrators and technicians were in demand, with 113,427 and 113,394 job postings respectively.
The report also sheds light on the unique characteristics of tech employment in each country. In 10 out of the 11 countries analyzed, software development and programming were the top job role categories. Germany, France, and Poland stood out as the countries with the highest number of job postings in these categories, with 142,956, 72,653, and 32,921 job postings respectively. Italy, on the other hand, prioritized the search for cybersecurity professionals and systems analysts.
The “European Tech Hiring Trends” report relies on data aggregated by Lightcast from Q4 2022 and some earlier periods. It provides valuable insights into the demand for tech workers across Europe. The full report is available on the CompTIA website.
CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, is a leading certification and training body for the IT industry. Their mission is to unlock the potential of individuals seeking to begin or advance in a technology career. Through their global network of partners, CompTIA provides millions of people with training, education, and certification opportunities. For more information, visit their website.
In conclusion, the demand for technology workers in Europe remains high, despite ongoing economic challenges. Businesses across various industries require professionals with tech expertise to meet their technology needs. The “European Tech Hiring Trends” report by CompTIA highlights the importance of professional certification programs and provides valuable insights into the job roles and geographies where tech employment is in high demand.