On this May 1st, the gaze turns to the workers' historical achievements, but also for the new frontiers that the world of work is opening. And few areas reflect these transformations as rapidly as the technology sector. With advances in the field such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and cybersecurity, Information technology (IT) has become not only the "fuel" of the digital economy, but also of the entire market
The reflection of this is the high demand for professionals in the field. According to the report on the Future of Jobs 2025, developed by the World Economic Forum, By 2030, the creation of 170 million new jobs worldwide is expected, driven by trends such as technological advancements, green transition and demographic changes. However, It is estimated that 92 million jobs will be displaced in the same period, resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs. The report highlights that the professions with the highest percentage growth include big data specialists, fintech engineers and artificial intelligence and machine learning specialists
According to the Information Technology and Digital Technologies Companies Association (Brasscom), the technology sector is expected to open up to 147 thousand new formal jobs in 2025, considering the most optimistic scenario. In the base projection, 88,000 new formal employment positions are expected. The need for qualified professionals is already evident: between 2018 and 2022, the market demanded 665 thousand talents for these positions, while technical and higher education delivered only 465 thousand, creating a gap of 30,2%. In 2021, this deficit was even greater, reaching 66,7%
Beyond the quantitative issue, another complex point is the skills and characteristics of the professionals. The market is more demanding, demanding increasingly specialized profiles, hybrids and strategic. For Gilberto Reis, COO of Runtalent, company a leader in technology and digital services, The technology professional in 2025 is not just a programmer or an analyst. He is a complex problem solver, with a business perspective, well-developed technical domain and interpersonal skills
According to the Brasscom survey, Analysis and Systems Development courses lead the training of new technology professionals, with more than 34 thousand graduates, followed by Computing and Information and Communication Technologies, with 11,2 thousand, and Computer Science, with 9,3 thousand.
According to the executive, the data shows how the market has been seeking increasingly specialized professionals aligned with new technological demands, although I emphasize that qualification is not the only requirement of companies. Nowadays, although it is very important for technology professionals to master hard skills like programming languages, advanced knowledge in cloud platforms (microservices architecture, automation and integrated cybersecurity tools, among others, soft skills are the differentiating factors. We see that hiring decisions are increasingly based on behavior rather than degrees. The curiosity, the ability to learn quickly and emotional intelligence are differentiators for a talent in technology, emphasizes the specialist
High-demand careers
In addition to analyzing the current information technology market, the COO of Runtalent, Gilberto Reis, listed some of the main high-demand areas and careers in the sector for this year. They are:
- Cloud Computing
Starting as an infrastructure technician or analyst, the professional can evolve into a cloud solutions architect, DevOps engineer and, in the future, Infrastructure CTO
- Cybersecurity
The path goes from information security analyst to incident response engineer and, further ahead, Chief Security Officer (CSO)
- Artificial intelligence
The trajectory can start with a junior data scientist, pursue a career in machine learning engineering and reach positions such as AI strategist or AI ethics leader
- Data Analysis and Big Data
The professional starts as a data analyst or BI analyst, evolves to data engineer or data scientist and can reach positions such as Chief Data Officer (CDO) or corporate data strategist
- Desenvolvimento de software e Low-Code/No-Code
Start as a junior developer or "citizen developer" on low-code platforms, can proceed to full stack, software architect or technical leader focused on agile and scalable solutions
- Realidade Aumentada/Virtual e Metaverso Corporativo
Starts as a 3D designer, XR developer or virtual modeler, able to grow into an immersive experiences specialist, metaverse manager or corporate virtual environment strategist
- Automation and Robotics (RPA and integrated AI)
Part of roles such as RPA developer or automated process analyst, with the possibility of advancing to automation architect, applied AI engineer or digital transformation manager
