Bengaluru: Jobs in the technology industry is likely to grow at a faster pace in the current year and next year after a subdued hiring trend seen in the last two years.
According to HR consultancy firms, companies across the sectors are increasingly adopting technology platforms and solutions, which will drive recruitment in technology roles.
A recent study by NLB Services showed that job demand for technology-specific roles is likely to increase by 22 per cent over the next 24 months.
“As companies increasingly adopt technology-enabled roles driven by the rise of fields like AI and machine learning, the demand for specialized talent is shifting. Despite a muted hiring environment in the IT sector over the past few years, certain technology roles have witnessed a consistent surge. This demand is fuelled by India’s focus on Industry 4.0, local manufacturing, AI adoption, and post-pandemic digital transformation,” Sachin Alug, CEO, NLB Services said.
“Job demand for technology-specific roles has grown by 17 per cent in the past 12 months and is projected to increase by 22 per cent over the next 24 months. This marks a 39 per cent positive transition in the IT talent ecosystem post the economic slowdown,” he added.
According to the HR consultancy firm, in-demand roles in 2024 include IT security specialists, Salesforce developers, site reliability engineers, cloud engineers, data analysts, and machine learning engineers.
Next year, India is expected to see a demand for senior tech roles such as Chief AI Officer, Quantum Computing Officer, Data Ethics Officer, and Cybersecurity Officer as the ecosystem continues to evolve.
Importantly, the job roles are going to be created beyond metro cities and many tier-II cities will see demand growth for technology professionals.
“Regionally, IT expansion is no longer confined to major hubs like Bangalore, Gurgaon, and Hyderabad. New emerging belts, including Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Coimbatore, are witnessing a resurgence in Global Capability Centres (GCCs), especially across industries like manufacturing, fintech, and E-commerce. In fact, GCC-led hiring in India is expected to surge by 15 per cent year-on-year over the next three years,” Alug said.