Trends in Technology Recruitment in Singapore in 2022
Singapore has a strong desire to recruit and construct world-class teams in pursuit of innovation and change. Our country’s digitisation agenda and attractiveness as a regional tech centre have driven our country’s need for technology and business transformation expertise.
What are the top trending tech professions and most sought-after talents in an industry that changes at such a quick pace?
Here are some tech developments that we believe will have an impact on recruiting in Singapore:
1. Artificial intelligence and cloud computing
With AI and cloud computing at the vanguard of innovation, AI architects, AI engineers, and cloud solutions specialists will be among the most sought-after IT professionals, particularly as the government’s Smart Nation drive accelerates talent demand.
It’s almost hard to discuss AI without considering cloud computing, and vice versa. One of the most important goals for IT workers in 2021 is to boost company agility via the use of AI models for cloud computing deployments. AI engineering is anticipated to guarantee the stability and scalability of AI models since AI is projected to affect IT operations, software development, and DevOps.
Cloud computing is also taking more focused approaches, such as the distributed cloud strategy, in which cloud services are distributed across multiple locations but are managed by a single public cloud, and the Asia cloud trend, in which organisations integrate technology for local knowledge and usage.
2. Cutting-edge data analytics
Data scientists and analysts are still in high demand. And, with Singapore’s data analytics business apparently pumping roughly S$1 billion into the country’s economy each year, demand will only increase.
Non-analytics applications are present and in the future developing to embrace data and analytics. People and businesses alike are clamouring for more useful and relevant data. AI, machine learning, proactive security, privacy-enhancing computing, and IoB are all examples of advanced data analytics (internet of behaviour). With the tremendous growth of data, advanced data analytics is also linked to data privacy.
3. High-level automation
As hyper-automation becomes more popular across the world, it has an influence on the need for robotic process automation (RPA) employment. Fearless transformation is brought about through hyper-automation in organisations. Furthermore, because of hyperautomation’s potential to automate fundamental and complicated procedures, additional IT and tech positions will be created to supervise activities on a larger scale. Its performance is heavily reliant on data strategy and the organisation’s ability to identify action points inside its IT operations.
4. Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity will continue to be a high focus, particularly for individuals specialising in cloud security, application development security, and network security, in order to assist businesses and governments in combating and preparing for any threats and hazards.
The increasing expansion of data, the emergence of cloud computing, large data breaches, and government laws are just a few of the factors contributing to the high need for cybersecurity specialists. According to a Cisco study conducted last year, cybersecurity concerns in Asia-Pacific have increased as more individuals work from home. Furthermore, cybersecurity will need to be more adaptable in order to deal with a wide range of threats.
5. Working from home
According to LinkedIn and The Straits Times, remote working tendencies will continue in Asia-Pacific after the epidemic. As more businesses adopt technology to improve workplace flexibility, we will see new positions developed as well as old roles transformed into hybrid profiles needing digital-centric skills to enable collaboration, communication, and connection.
What exactly does this mean?
Organisations in Singapore that wish to attract and hire in-demand talent must understand the market value and motivations of applicants. Adopt a practical approach to the market and create realistic hiring goals. With effective initiatives and well-defined career pathways, you can differentiate yourself and fiercely retain people.
Even if you aren’t seeking new chances, applicants should keep up with recruiting trends and understand their market value. Working with expert recruiters who understand your motivations and career ambitions may save you a lot of time when it comes to discovering interesting career talks that are connected with your long-term goals.
