{"id":38069,"date":"2025-01-08T06:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T14:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coderpad.io\/?p=38069"},"modified":"2025-02-20T15:06:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T23:06:19","slug":"top-10-tech-positions-companies-will-struggle-to-hire-for-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coderpad.io\/blog\/hiring-developers\/top-10-tech-positions-companies-will-struggle-to-hire-for-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Tech Positions Companies Will Struggle to Hire for in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Amidst the expansion of machine learning, cloud computing, big data, software, mobile applications, social media, gaming\u2026 companies big and small are relying on highly-specialized software development experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, for businesses wanting to keep up, finding top tech talent is a priority\u2014and can be an uphill struggle. Many are after high-demand technical skills, from software development to data-oriented knowhow, according to our <a href=\"https:\/\/coderpad.io\/survey-reports\/coderpad-and-codingame-state-of-tech-hiring-2025\/\">2025 State of Tech Hiring report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We asked our panel of recruiters which positions they predict will be the most difficult to fill in 2025. Here\u2019s their top 10:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><ol><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ai-machine-learning-specialist\">AI\/Machine Learning Specialist<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#back-end-developer-engineer\">Back-end Developer\/Engineer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#full-stack-developer-engineer\">Full-stack Developer\/Engineer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#applications-developer\">Applications Developer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#dev-ops\">DevOps<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cybersecurity-engineer\">Cybersecurity Engineer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#software-architect\">Software Architect<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#front-end-developer-engineer\">Front-end Developer\/Engineer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#data-scientist\">Data Scientist<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cloud-engineer\">Cloud Engineer<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"\n\tlinkedin-slider-block\n\tjs-linkedin-slider-block\n\t\n\" data-block-name=\"coderpad-linkedin-slider\" data-block-margin-bottom=\"large\">\n\n\t<div class=\"inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"the-title\">Psst. Are you following us on LinkedIn?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"the-follow-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/platform.linkedin.com\/in.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"> lang: en_US<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t<script type=\"IN\/FollowCompany\" data-id=\"55180404\" data-counter=\"none\"><\/script>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"the-buttons\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"the-previous-button js-the-previous-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 13\" fill=\"none\"><title>arrow right<\/title><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.669.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0l6 6a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-6 6a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06-1.06l5.47-5.47-5.47-5.47a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 6.75A.75.75 0 0 1 .75 6h10.122a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5H.75A.75.75 0 0 1 0 6.75z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Previous slide<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"the-next-button js-the-next-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-arrow-right\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 13\" fill=\"none\"><title>arrow right<\/title><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.669.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0l6 6a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.06l-6 6a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06-1.06l5.47-5.47-5.47-5.47a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><path fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 6.75A.75.75 0 0 1 .75 6h10.122a.75.75 0 0 1 0 1.5H.75A.75.75 0 0 1 0 6.75z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Next slide<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"the-embeds js-the-embeds\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src='https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/embed\/feed\/update\/urn:li:share:7336502098907340802' height='963' width='504' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='' title='Embedded post'><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src='https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/embed\/feed\/update\/urn:li:share:7338387694596608000' height='963' width='504' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='' title='Embedded post'><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src='https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/embed\/feed\/update\/urn:li:ugcPost:7338190181776171008' height='963' width='504' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='' title='Embedded post'><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src='https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/embed\/feed\/update\/urn:li:share:7325433232324243456' height='963' width='504' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='' title='Embedded post'><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src='https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/embed\/feed\/update\/urn:li:ugcPost:7323305964399435776' height='963' width='504' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='' title='Embedded post'><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src='https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/embed\/feed\/update\/urn:li:share:7310767065785606144' height='963' width='504' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='' title='Embedded post'><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe src='https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/embed\/feed\/update\/urn:li:share:7310766852073213953' height='963' width='504' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='' title='Embedded post'><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ai-machine-learning-specialist\"><strong>AI\/Machine Learning Specialist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Demand for machine learning and AI specialists is on the rise\u2014and recruiters are in the hot seat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>54% are either actively learning new AI skills, or plan to do so in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) continues to reshape industries. AI\/ML specialists, with their expertise in complex algorithms and data analysis, are in growing demand (21% of recruiters are looking to hire machine learning\/AI specialists, vs. 18% last year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time ever, AI specialist positions have made the podium for the most difficult roles to fill. This new challenge has knocked full-stack roles down to third place, after multiple years in the top spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately,<a href=\"https:\/\/coderpad.io\/survey-reports\/coderpad-and-codingame-state-of-tech-hiring-2025\/#AI-toolkit\"> 54% of devs plan to learning new AI skills,<\/a> or plan to do so in the near future this year. <a href=\"https:\/\/coderpad.io\/platform\/skills-mapping\/\">Maybe upskilling internal team members is the answer?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"back-end-developer-engineer\"><strong>Back-end Developer\/Engineer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Back-end developers, the backbone of web and software development, play a crucial role in building and maintaining the server-side of applications. This year, demand for back-end developers remains high, reflecting the integral role they play in creating seamless user experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Difficulty to find talented back-end developers is essentially linked to demand. Indeed, <a href=\"https:\/\/coderpad.io\/survey-reports\/coderpad-and-codingame-state-of-tech-hiring-2024\/#in-demand-positions\">back-end developers are the second most sought-after developers on the market<\/a> (behind full-stack developers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"full-stack-developer-engineer\"><strong>Full-stack Developer\/Engineer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Full-stack developers, adept at both front-end and back-end development, remain a coveted asset for companies looking to streamline their development processes. The demand reflects the industry&#8217;s shift towards versatile professionals who can navigate all layers of application development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"applications-developer\"><strong>Applications Developer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications developers, responsible for creating and improving software applications, serve as a vital link between development teams and end-users. Organizations\u2019 demand for applications developers underscores the importance of enhancing software functionality and user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><br>\u201cApplication engineering combines EDA knowledge with sales, technical marketing, and certain psychological qualities that make filling the position especially challenging.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Kate\u0159ina Smrckova, Senior Human Relations Specialist at Codasip<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dev-ops\"><strong>DevOps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to deploy code rapidly and with fewer errors is driving companies to seek engineers with DevOps skills. However, the multidisciplinary nature of the role, covering development, operations, security, testing, and analytics, makes finding qualified DevOps professionals challenging.<br><br>All in all, DevOps are tricky to find, expensive to employ and hard to keep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cybersecurity-engineer\"><strong>Cybersecurity Engineer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cybersecurity engineers, tasked with designing and implementing security systems, play a critical role in safeguarding organizational networks. Demand for cybersecurity engineers persists in 2025 due to the increasing threat landscape, evolving regulatory frameworks, and the diverse skill set required for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><br>\u201cDemand for Cybersecurity engineers is much higher than supply: cyber training courses are still fairly limited and very recent, so there are few experienced professionals compared to the growing demand (ever increasing threat, regulatory framework that\u2019s starting to develop). And companies don\u2019t tend to shine much light on the role, so it doesn\u2019t attract many people. Moreover it requires a very large range of skills: (very) good technical knowledge in various IT areas, risk management, methodology, legal grasp, communication &amp; popularization skills, budget management etc.).\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Thirard, Head of Cybersecurity at CoderPad<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"software-architect\"><strong>Software Architect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Software architects, responsible for defining system components and their interactions, are crucial in bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions, translating organizational goals into effective technical strategies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Software architects are in high demand due to the increasing complexity of software systems, where their expertise is crucial for designing scalable and maintainable solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThese positions (architect engineers) are hard to fill because they require expertise with legacy systems and expertise with new cutting-edge technologies [\u2026] They are increasingly in demand but are not a combination of skills that you can necessarily pick up with the same ease you would with some of the new coding languages like Python.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><em>Emma Liebmann, Head of Talent Acquisition at Collage.com, in an interview with TechRepublic<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"front-end-developer-engineer\"><strong>Front-end Developer\/Engineer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Front-end developers shape the user interface and experience, addressing the growing expectations of today&#8217;s users for faster and more exciting web interactions. The demand for front-end developers reflects the ongoing need for visually appealing and user-friendly websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"data-scientist\"><strong>Data Scientist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Data scientists, with expertise in handling and analyzing large datasets, are integral to organizations seeking insights and automation through data-driven decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demand for data scientists highlights the growing recognition of the need to harness valuable data for strategic purposes.Such data is usually highly sensitive, which makes it especially important to have skilled workers who can process valuable data without jeopardizing the company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cloud-engineer\"><strong>Cloud Engineer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The shift towards cloud computing has elevated the importance of cloud engineers, who manage server administration, networking, and application deployment on virtual and physical platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demand for cloud engineers reflects the widespread adoption of cloud services in modern IT infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We asked our panel of recruiters which positions they predict will be the most difficult to fill in 2024. 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