The State of Tech Hiring in Austin

The State of Tech Hiring in Austin The State of Tech Hiring in Austin THE STATE OF TECH HIRING IN AUSTIN Q3 and Q4 2019 TOP SKILLS IN IMMEDIATE DEMAND: 1. Cybersecurity 2. Business intelligence; cloud architecture* 3. Cloud security 4. Cloud computing 5. Blockchain OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS SURVEYED … 75% plan to expand their teams. 23% plan to fill only vacant positions. 88% say it’s challenging to find IT talent in their area. 99% are confident in their company’s prospects for growth. 97% will bring on project-based IT employees. Below are the top reasons: Consultants are part of our hiring strategy 64% When there’s a sudden vacancy 53% For especially busy times 44% When a skill does not exist internally 39% For unplanned, time-sensitive projects 34% Multiple responses allowed. TOP BUSINESS CONCERNS 1. Maintaining security of IT systems 2. Innovation or helping grow the business 3. Cloud projects/initiatives