The sky's the limit when it comes to growth in tech, but the shortage of talent continues to plague employers.

We examined the latest hiring trends throughout the tech industry, outlined the challenges they pose to you and offered solutions to help you overcome them. Let's get started.

Hiring outlook in numbers

Job opportunities for computer and information technology occupations are expected to grow 12 percent by 2028 — that translates to roughly 546,200 new jobs in tech.

According to data obtained from labor-insight provider Burning Glass, demand was high over the past year for:

• cloud engineers: 31,478 job postings
• DevOps developers: 312,786 job postings
• JavaScript developers: 8,100 job postings
• machine learning engineers: 12,000 job postings
• .NET developers: 43,157 job postings
• security analysts: 25,000 job postings

Unfortunately, the shortage of skilled tech talent continues to make filling these and other positions a challenge

the tech talent shortage could cause the U.S. to lose out on $162B in revenue a year.

There's no question that when it comes to tech, it's a job seekers' market, and a majority of today's tech pros are are enjoying greater career mobility as a result.

• 62% of tech pros who reported looking for a new job said they were doing so to find a higher salary.
• 36% said they anticipated getting a raise over the next year
• 16% were expecting a promotion within the next 12 months

key takeaways

Hundreds of thousands of new jobs are expected to be added throughout the tech industry by 2028, yet the talent shortage continues to prevent employers from enjoying the full benefits of growth. To stay competitive for talent in the current landscape, remember to

• Widen your search to account for passive candidates, non-degreed talent and agile workers.
• Shorten your hiring process with needs forecasting, HR technology and targeted talent sourcing.
• Keep your pay rates and benefits competitive to attract and retain talent.

These tips are applicable to any position you'd be looking to fill throughout the tech industry, but if you're looking to fine-tune your approach further, consider some additional customizations.

Tailoring your hiring strategy to align with each position you're looking to fill can give you a greater edge in securing the market's most sought-after candidates. To get started, visit our How to Hire page to search for the roles you’re looking to recruit for, and get individualized tips on how to land the perfect candidates.