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TOP TEN IN-DEMAND TECH JOBS IN 2023

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, has analysed recent hiring trends data to reveal the most in-demand tech jobs for 2023, as the war for talent continues.
 
The importance of digital infrastructure has increased greatly in the last three years, becoming a necessity for all organisations. This has led to a rapid increase in the number of available tech jobs, as demand for tech professionals continues to outpace supply across the globe.
 
Market leader, Hays, has analysed the data for recent hiring trends and examined the roles its clients are recruiting for to determine the top ten in-demand tech jobs in 2023.
 

In-demand tech jobs in 2023: key insights

  • The most sought-after professionals aren’t necessarily those with hard skills related to technology knowledge, but those that can oversee projects and provide insights.
  • As digital transformation and innovation continue across the globe, developers and engineers are in demand.
  • While organisations have had time to adapt to change, transformation is still happening and the people to oversee this process are still required.
 
James Milligan, Hays Global Head of Technology Solutions, commented on the in-demand tech jobs, “Organisations need people who will take responsibility for running IT 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.
 
James continued, “There’s still a high demand for people with 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. Organisations also need people to extract the data and provide insights to the business in the form of actionable solutions. Protecting sensitive data, especially Customer data via Information Security and Cyber Security best-practise is also a high priority for many companies. One key skill that will be desirable is adaptability. Many workers will be operating in environments of growth or transformation and being agile will be an asset.”
 

Japan top ten in-demand tech jobs list in 2023

1. Cyber Security Engineer
2. Cloud Engineer
3. Data Analyst / Data Scientist
4. Java Developer
5. IT Project Manager (for DX – Digital Transformation)
6. Software Engineer
7. Data Engineer
8. DevOps Engineer
9. Information Security and Risk Management
10. Business Analyst
 

Japan top ten in-demand tech jobs in 2023

1. Cyber Security Engineer

The most in-demand tech job on our list.  Cyber Engineers are tasked with a range of priorities from Threat Detection to roll-out and monitoring of new Security tools that can protect a business from internal or external data loss.  These roles are critical for any business due to the increase in Cyber threats in the world right now and the reputational damage that can be done to any company that suffers a major hack.
 

2. Cloud Engineer

Using products and services like Azure, AWS and Google Cloud to set up and maintain Cloud solutions for any business that wants to increase to availability and scalability of their data and applications – for internal employees, external customers, or both. 
 

3. Data Analyst / Data Scientist

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.
 

4. 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.
 

5. IT Project Manager (for DX – Digital Transformation)

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.
 

6. Software Engineer

Software engineers design and create a range of systems and applications for organisations.
 

7. Data Engineer

The role of a data engineer entails building systems to compile data and provide analytics to the right people in the business.
 

8. DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers have a broader remit than in many tech jobs, working with developers and operations in building and deploying new releases.
 

9. Information Security and Risk Management

These roles involve creating and managing Information Security and IT Risk Management policies and frameworks so that companies can be in line with Japan regulatory standards or those from a global head office.
 

10. Business Analyst

Companies need people to gather requirements and spot trends. Even if you don’t have formal qualifications, organisations are hiring bilingual candidates with experience in delivering this.
 

Global Top ten in-demand tech jobs list in 2023

1. Business Analyst
2. Project Manager
3. NET Developer
4. Data Analyst
5. Java Developer
6. Software Engineer
7. Data Engineer
8. DevOps Engineer
9. Scrum Master
10. Change Manager
 
About Hays Japan 
Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan KK ("Hays Japan"), established in Tokyo in 2001, is one of the largest foreign recruitment companies in Japan with three offices across the country (Head Office, Osaka and Yokohama). 
 
At Hays Japan, our experts provide professional services across the private sector, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles, temporary assignments, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and IT solutions in the following 15 specialisms: Accountancy & Finance, Banking & Financial Services, Finance Technology, Digital Technology, Marketing & Digital, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Legal, Life Sciences, Office Professionals, Property, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain and Manufacturing. This ensures a highly focused, fully tailored Specialist Recruitment Service, enabling us to power the world of work by serving thousands of companies and candidates in Japan. 
 
About Hays  
Hays plc (the "Group") is the world leading specialist in recruitment and workplace solutions, such as RPO and MSP. The Group is the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide, being the market leader in the UK and Australia and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe, Latin America and Asia. The Group operates across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments. As at 31 December 2021 the Group employed c.12,100 staff operating from 254 offices. For the year ended 30 June 2021:  
  
– the Group reported net fees of £918.1 million and operating profit of £95.1 million;  
– the Group placed around 60,000 candidates into permanent jobs and around 220,000 people into temporary roles;  
– 17% of Group net fees were generated in Australia & New Zealand, 27% in Germany, 22% in United Kingdom & Ireland and 34% in Rest of World (RoW);  
– the temporary placement business represented 61% of net fees and the permanent placement business represented 39% of net fees;  
– Technology is the Group’s largest specialism, with 26% of net fees, while Accountancy & Finance (14%) and Construction & Property (12%), are the next largest