Last year saw more than 240,000 roles leaving the industry globally as many tech giants shaved their workforce throughout the year. And while the outlook seems uncertain for 2024 – a recent report revealed that only 20% of European tech companies will hire in the next six months – it’s not all doom and gloom.
Europe’s tech sector has always been underpinned by a strong and growing VC network. European VCs have increased the amount of capital raised by 100x in the last 20 years, and despite economic uncertainty, there is still significant dry powder.
Sectors in which Europe has historically been strong are areas such as fintech, digital health and climate tech, which look set to grow even further in 2024. So opportunities are waiting on the horizon.
Predict future careers
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, it can be difficult to predict which careers will be the most in-demand in the future. Right now experts agree that European tech startups will focus increasingly on their core services and hire more front-end developers, DevOps engineers and blockchain developers.
Similarly, digital companies will look for PHP developers, web developers and digital marketing managers. SaaS-based startups in the EU will focus on building next-gen products and user privacy, which is why they’re predicted to hire more product managers, customer success managers and security engineers.
Deloitte’s Tech Trends Report for the year sheds further light on anticipated job trends within the tech landscape, including opportunities in the industrial metaverse and generative AI, with big data analytics being a main driver of job growth over the next five years.
Spatial technologies within the industrial domain also present promising job prospects in the coming year, with roles in digital twins, spatial simulation and augmented work instructions on the rise.
Additionally, jobs in AI model engineering, interaction design, AI content creation, data curation, and governance specialists are all anticipated to rise. According to the report, data science and analytics will be one of the most sought-after fields in European tech, with a growing demand for professionals (data scientists, engineers, architects and machine learning engineers) who can analyse and interpret large amounts of data to drive business decisions.
Soft skills matter
While adaptability to changing preferences and genuine enthusiasm for learning and experimenting remains crucial for tech workers moving forward in 2024, the report also highlights the importance of soft skills, with a growing demand for professionals who possess strong communication, problem-solving and leadership abilities.
If you’re serious about positioning yourself for success in an ever-changing world of tech, it’s time to explore new ambitious career paths that also offer you cracking learning opportunities.
Your first stop? Head to the Silicon Canals Job Board who feature hundreds of job openings across Europe, including the three below.
Operations and IT Coordinator, EBA Clearing, Paris, Brussels, Frankfurt
EBA Clearing is looking to recruit an Operations and IT Coordinator to join its Infrastructure Team and help manage and monitor the operation from a technical and security perspective. You’ll be overseeing the safety and security of the IT environment, plus building and enhancing cyber resilience.
To be eligible, you’ll need a Master’s in an IT-related field, two to three years of experience working in financial services, experience managing physical and virtual IT infrastructure and proficiency in PowerShell, Python and Visual Basic. Worth noting, this position is based in either Paris, Brussels, or Frankfurt.
BWI GmbH, Bonn
BWI GmbH is one of the ten largest IT service providers in Germany. The organisation’s nationwide portfolio of services includes security, business, end user, infrastructure and user support.
Currently, it has several open positions including a role for Lead Architect SAP Cloud based in Bonn; a Senior Systems Engineer based in Munich or Rheinbach or alternatively nationwide at one of their BWI locations; an opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Architect based anywhere in Germany and a role for a Lead JEE Software Developer/Architect – based at one of the BWI locations, preferably in Bonn, Nuremberg, Munich or Rheinbach.
As well as a competitive remuneration package, BWI GmBH offers very attractive employee benefits including trust working time (mobile working and flexible working time models); diverse internal and external further training opportunities and an employer-financed company pension scheme.
Senior Project Manager EU Funding Projects, Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH, Bremen
Rheinmetall Electronics is seeking a Senior Project Manager EU Funding Projects to take a leading coordinating position in a large-scale EU-funded multinational project consisting of 32 companies in 14 EU Member States.
You’ll control and coordinate several European companies as consortium leader, be responsible for the quality-oriented planning and execution of projects, take on technical leadership of interdisciplinary project teams and lead negotiations with customers, partners and suppliers.
You will need many years of experience in project management, preferably in large multilateral projects, experience with EU funding projects (European Defense Fund (EDF)) is an advantage, and you must have a project management certification Level C according to the GPM standard, or comparable qualifications.
Forge new paths in 2024 and find your next role today on the Silicon Canals Job Board
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