There’s a big demand for software developers both in Malta and internationally, in fact the market is red hot right now! The record demand for IT professionals in general is forecast to continue for the rest of the year, currently exceeding supply in many areas, and companies with slower recruitment processes are currently at risk of losing out on top talent.
While the IT industry is thriving in spite of the recession, a lack of experienced Maltese graduates has forced many industries to look abroad. Demand is highest for mid-level candidates with three to five years’ experience and that demand is growing. The industry is currently made up of a good mixture of both local and international companies, who choose Malta as one of their international hubs. One of the main reasons that foreign companies choose to operate from Malta is the specialist IT workforce that Malta harbours in its extensive talent pool of IT trained professionals. This is also one of the reasons Malta has developed a reputation as a centre of excellence within the IT sector.
Although there are always opportunities for talented software developers on the island, no matter what technology they have chosen to focus on, we at Castille Resources are currently noticing a shortage in Java developers. Java skill is top amongst the most marketable web development skills and one of the top ranked tech jobs of 2012.
Reportedly, with a 10 million users’ platform, Java is one of the most popular programming languages. Everywhere you find Java technology. As we tend to cultivate the ‘e-lifestyle‘, we can find out the number of applications run by programming language such as graphics, animations, web pages, reservation portals, e-ticket booking sites, e-banking interfaces, e-shopping portals and many more. A wide range of web applications are varied by its use so the coding and programming skills are highly required in the tech world. Similar to C++, this high-level programming language is object- oriented. Comparing to C++, Java is a simplified programming language to reduce the common programming errors.
Java is a platform for many web-based applications except in the manufacturing sector; Java features in every industry sector in e-world. The demands for Java professionals have grown over the last two years as hundred millions of people are engaged in the virtual world. Supporting both client-side and server-side web applications, unlike many specialised programming languages, it can be used in various development contexts.
If you are looking for a career in programming, now is the best time to opt for a career as a Java Developer. The highest demands of interactive web programmes, internet applications, web services with JAX-WS, Java 2D Graphics with Xrender and Android Apps instantly increases the demand within the industry.
Software houses have more Java vacancies as many of the firms are outsourcing their Java development to software development companies. The high-salary demands of Java developers increase due to lack of supply. The provided flexibility has taken Java as a preferred programming language among various business industries. With its given flexibility, they can run their software almost over any platform. It helps them to trim down the heavy cost of developing different version for each client. The high sales flow of Android devices has also driven the need of Java developers. Java is the main programming language used to write apps for Android based devices.
If you have strong determination, hard work, practice, certifications and real time experience to establish yourself as a professional Java developer, you have hundreds of opportunities to be hired in the industry. As Malta continues to attract many top industries we need to be looking at the bigger picture, if, as a country, we want to capitalise on this demand, course providers need to work more closely with the IT industry to create courses that will produce the type of graduates that these companies need.
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Mr O’Brien is brand manager at Castille Resources, a local ICT and finance recruitment specialist.