Developers to drive your digital transformation
The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with your business, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, Software Developers are critical to your success.
As the competition for talent grows, we’re ready and waiting to help you find the developers who can really make an impact on your business.
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From Front End to Back End development, we’ve got you covered. You might be after a Front End Developer with that special creative flair to improve your UX. Or perhaps you need a Back End Developer to drive forward your transition to cloud.
Whatever stack you’re working with, we’ve built relationships with developers across the Software Development community in Hong Kong SAR, meaning we can find the individuals you need.
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Whatever stack you’re working with, we’ve built relationships with developers across the Software Development community in Hong Kong SAR, meaning we can find the individuals you need.
Add your contact info here and we’ll call you back.
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Software Engineers are more in demand than ever as organisations across Asia accelerate their digital transformation journeys. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Software Development will dominate the technology industry in the coming years, and organisations can expect fiercer competition that will stretch the skills shortage further.
Jason Kwong, Senior Manager,
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Your Software Development recruitment questions, answered
What are the biggest Software Development trends in 2022?
Cloud-native Engineers continue to be in short supply but high in demand as organisations of all sizes in Hong Kong SAR adopt cloud at speed. Full Stack Developers with expertise in front and back end development is especially in demand.
Investment in AI is continuously growing as organisations want to make use of Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. This means more developers will be needed to build AI functionality into software applications. Further developments in microservices architecture, DevOps, IoT, and cloud computing will also create a need for more development expertise in these areas.
Investment in AI is continuously growing as organisations want to make use of Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing. This means more developers will be needed to build AI functionality into software applications. Further developments in microservices architecture, DevOps, IoT, and cloud computing will also create a need for more development expertise in these areas.
Which Software Development technologies are in high demand?
Competition remains fierce for Java and JavaScript Engineers and employers are also snapping up developers with experience in Python. Full Stack Developers are especially prized by employers. Employers are also on the lookout for expertise in Javascript frameworks like React, Angular, and Node, as well developers with skills in C#, .net and React Native.
Requirements for those with expertise in cloud-based technologies and DevOps has seen exponential growth, causing demand for AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and GCP skills to continue to rise across several areas.
Requirements for those with expertise in cloud-based technologies and DevOps has seen exponential growth, causing demand for AWS, Docker, Kubernetes and GCP skills to continue to rise across several areas.
What soft skills should I look for in a Software Development?
It’s no longer enough for Software Developers to be programming language experts. Increasingly, organisations are seeing the benefit of hiring people with a slew of soft skills such as problem-solving and creativity.
Communication skills are especially key, as you will want people who are able to clearly articulate a problem and present not just a solution, but the thought process behind it. Additionally, the ability to reflect and learn from past experiences and difficulties, as well as how they have overcome them will tell you more about your candidate’s work process.
Communication skills are especially key, as you will want people who are able to clearly articulate a problem and present not just a solution, but the thought process behind it. Additionally, the ability to reflect and learn from past experiences and difficulties, as well as how they have overcome them will tell you more about your candidate’s work process.
Aside from a good salary, what can I do to attract top Software Developers?
Proving your investment in upskilling your employees is the best way to help you stand out, especially with how rapidly the software development landscape is evolving.
Showcase your commitment to supporting your staff’s development, whether through providing a structured career path or formal mentoring programmes. Tech professionals also are a lot about the technology they work on, so ensure they have exposure to emerging technologies and a chance to gain expertise in them.
Additionally, people are increasingly vocal about their desire for work-life balance as well as opportunities to work flexibly or remotely. Implementing and communicating the policies you’ve put in place that allow for more flexible arrangements will help in attracting top candidates.
Showcase your commitment to supporting your staff’s development, whether through providing a structured career path or formal mentoring programmes. Tech professionals also are a lot about the technology they work on, so ensure they have exposure to emerging technologies and a chance to gain expertise in them.
Additionally, people are increasingly vocal about their desire for work-life balance as well as opportunities to work flexibly or remotely. Implementing and communicating the policies you’ve put in place that allow for more flexible arrangements will help in attracting top candidates.