Spread of digital economy leads to demand surge in tech space: Study

 The top-five digital skill domains in demand in September-November 2021 are Testing, Platform Technologies, Java, Cloud Infra, and Data Analytics

The spread of the digital economy, fuelled by increasing cloud enablement among tech giants, has led to a surge in demand for digital skills. Large digital transformation deals, hybrid cloud adoption, automation of front- and back-end systems, and investments in tech-enabled assets have und­er­pinned business performances and manpower hiring sprees in the last leg of 2021.

Demand for digital skills has been at an all-time high. The top-five digital skill domains in demand in September-November 2021 are Testing, Platform Technologies, Java, Cloud Infra, and Data Analytics, found a study by Quess.

In September-November 2021, the role of Testing has seen an increase of 18 percent in the total number of open positions, compared to June-August 2021, bringing it to the top of the list for digital skills in demand. Platform Technologies come in at the second-highest position in demanded roles, with a small decrease in demand from the previous time period.

Similarly, Java Technologies continues to be in the top-5 list and exponential growth in demand for roles in cloud infra (up 131 percent) and data analytics (up 454 percent) has been witnessed.

Vijay Sivaram, the CEO, Quess IT Staffing, said, “With the slow opening of borders, we expect to see more opportunities in Tier-2 cities. Talent may also leave the country, as international borders open and give way to lucrative offers. However, with Omicron playing spoilsport, the industry’s back-to-office plans have been foiled.”