THE STATE OF TECH HIRING IN DENVER
Q3 and Q4 2019
TOP SKILLS IN IMMEDIATE DEMAND:
| 1. Cloud security |
| 2. Cybersecurity |
| 3. Cloud architecture |
| 4. DevOps |
| 5. Database management; Cloud computing* |
OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS SURVEYED …
| 63% plan to expand their teams. |
| 30% plan to fill only vacant positions. |
| 88% say it’s challenging to find IT talent in their area. |
| 94% are confident in their company’s prospects for growth. |
99% will bring on project-based IT employees. Below are the top reasons:
| Consultants are part of our hiring strategy 68% |
| When there’s a sudden vacancy 60% |
| For especially busy times 52% |
| When a skill does not exist internally 44% |
| For unplanned, time-sensitive projects 43% |
Multiple responses allowed.
TOP BUSINESS CONCERNS
| 1. Maintaining security of IT systems |
| 2. Investing in new technologies |
| 3. Digital transformation projects/initiatives |
*Denotes a tie
Source: Robert Half Technology survey of 100 local IT decision makers from a stratified sample of companies with 100 or more employees.
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