Tech roles "boosting local job market"

Thursday 24 January 2019

Tech advances have helped create additional roles across all industries in the island, as businesses look to adapt to the changes brought about by the digital revolution, a local recruitment company has said.

Optimus Recruitment say they have seen a 51% rise in the flow of tech jobs over the last two years, while the number of tech-related vacancies on its books increased by 10% in the last year alone.

The latter, they say, is a direct response to developments in technology, legislation and governance.   

Chris Patel, Senior Consultant at Optimus Recruitment, commented: “Trends in AI, machine learning, cyber security, Blockchain, IoT [Internet of Things] and edge computing have driven the creation of more jobs in the island and caused many existing roles to evolve. Nearly every company that we work with now is digitally transforming."

Pictured: Optimis said businesses' keenness to keep at pace with the latest tech trends is reflected through their recruiting.

The new trends have led the recruiters to stay informed on the changes that are taking place as the surge in demand is apparently showing "no sign of slowing down anytime soon."

Technology has topped just about every list as the fastest growing occupation, with LinkedIn research showing that AI skills were among the fastest growing between 2015 and 2017. This demonstrates a shift in corporate interests as the need for highly technical skills reflects our increasingly digital world, Optimus Recruitment said.

Mr Patel added: “People who possess digital and technology skills are currently in huge demand. For those starting out in their career or wanting to change career paths, this is an area that will enjoy continued growth, great opportunities and good remuneration given the current skills shortage on the island."