Software development roles in the UK and US have seen steady increase, peaking at ~1,845 new openings weekly, largely driven by London (86% of demand).
UK - High volume of opportunities: Over 73,000 tech job vacancies were advertised in Q1 2024, with software engineering leading the list—unprecedented levels of active hiring
US - Solid long-term growth: US software-related occupations are projected to grow ~17–26% from 2023 to 2033, adding hundreds of thousands of new jobs
AI/ML: AI Engineers earn up to £170k; demand growing 3–4× faster than overall tech roles
Cybersecurity: A growing skills gap—71% of firms affected—with ~67,300 UK openings; roles like ethical hackers and SOC analysts are top priority
DevOps engineers & Cloud architects: Job volume +80%; London salaries ~£85–110k
Modern languages: Golang, Rust, React.js gaining traction but facing talent shortages
Core languages & cloud: Java, JavaScript, Python dominate; cloud platforms and DevOps tools (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker) in high demand .
Core languages & cloud: Java, JavaScript, Python dominate; cloud platforms and DevOps tools (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker) in high demand .
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AI/ML: AI Engineers earn up to £170k; demand growing 3–4× faster than overall tech roles
Cybersecurity: A growing skills gap—71% of firms affected—with ~67,300 UK openings; roles like ethical hackers and SOC analysts are top priority
DevOps engineers & Cloud architects: Job volume +80%; London salaries ~£85–110k
Modern languages: Golang, Rust, React.js gaining traction but facing talent shortages
Remote & hybrid are now expected: Nearly 90% of tech roles offer flexible working; companies attract talent across regions and ensure strong remote hiring policies
Upskilling over hiring: 70% of UK organisations plan to invest in training (AI, cybersecurity, cloud) as talent shortages persist
Focus on candidate experience & branding: With fierce competition, firms are improving application journeys, promoting diversity, and leveraging employer branding to stand out
Data-driven recruitment & DEI: Agencies increasingly use analytics to optimise hiring funnels, alongside transparent diversity initiatives
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Ben and all of the team at Primis work tirelessly to understand our requirements and consistently provide a first class service to us across the board from supplying temporary staff through to C level hires.
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Very knowledgable on the market, act as a partner rather than agency which is valuable. Great comms, pace and quality of candidates always at a high standard.
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