Neste dia 1 de maio, the gaze turns to the historical achievements of the workers, but also for the new frontiers that the world of work is opening. E pochi settori riflettono queste trasformazioni in modo così rapido come il settore tecnologico. With advances in the field such as artificial intelligence (AI), computing in the cloud and cybersecurity, the 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, espera-se até 2030 a criação de 170 milhões de novos empregos globalmente, 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, engineers of fintech and specialists in artificial intelligence and machine learning
According to the Brazilian Association of Information Technology and Communication and Digital Technologies (Brasscom), the technology sector is expected to open up to 147 thousand new formal jobs in 2025, considering the most optimistic scenario. Na projeção base, are expected 88 thousand new jobs with formal employment. 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%. У 2021, this deficit was even greater, reaching 66,7%
Apart from the quantitative issue, another complex point is the skills and characteristics of the professionals. The market is more demanding, demanding increasingly specialised 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, technical expertise and well-developed interpersonal skills
Ainda segundo o levantamento da Brasscom, the courses in Analysis and Systems Development lead the training of new technology professionals, with over 34 thousand graduates, followed by Computing and Information and Communication Technologies, with 11,2 thousand, and Computer Science, with 9,3 thousand.
Відповідно до виконавчого, the data show how the market has been seeking increasingly specialized professionals aligned with new technological demands, although I emphasise that qualification is not the only requirement of companies. Nos dias atuais, although it is very important for technology professionals to master hard skills such as languages, advanced knowledge in cloud platforms (microservices architecture, tools of automation and integrated cybersecurity, among others, are soft skills the differentiating factors. We see that hiring decisions are increasingly based on behaviour rather than qualifications. The curiosity, the ability to learn quickly and emotional intelligence are differentiators for a talent in technology, emphasizes the specialist
High-demand careers
Além de analisar o atual mercado de tecnologia da informação, 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 progress to cloud solutions architect, DevOps engineer, in the future, CTO de Infraestructura
- Cybersecurity
The path goes from information security analyst to incident response engineer and, further ahead, Chief Security Officer (CSO)
- Artificial Intelligence
The career can start as 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 into a 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 lead focused on agile and scalable solutions
- Realidade Aumentada/Virtual e Metaverso Corporativo
Começar como designer 3D, XR developer or virtual modeller, capable of progressing to immersive experience 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 potential to evolve into automation architect, engineer of applied AI or digital transformation manager
