On this 1st of May, the focus is on the historical achievements of workers, but also on the new frontiers that the world of work is opening up. And few areas reflect these transformations as rapidly as the technology sector. With advances in areas like artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and cybersecurity, information technology (IT) has become not only the ‘fuel’ of the digital economy, but also of the entire market.
The reflection of this is the high demand for professionals in the field. According to the Future of Jobs 2025 report, developed by the World Economic Forum, it is expected that by 2030, 170 million new jobs will be created globally, driven by trends such as technological advances, green transition, and demographic changes. However, it is estimated that 92 million jobs will be displaced in the same period, resulting in a net growth of 78 million jobs. The report highlights that professions with the highest percentage growth include big data specialists, fintech engineers, and artificial intelligence and machine learning experts.
According to the Brazilian Association of Information Technology and Communication Companies and Digital Technologies (Brasscom), the technology sector is expected to open up to 147 thousand new formal positions by 2025, considering the most optimistic scenario. In the base projection, 88 thousand new formal jobs are expected. The need for qualified professionals is already evident: between 2018 and 2022, the market demanded 665 thousand talents for these positions, while technical and higher education delivered only 465 thousand, generating a gap of 30.2%. In 2021, this deficit was even greater, reaching 66.7%.
In addition to the quantitative issue, another complex point is the competencies and characteristics of professionals. The market is more demanding, requiring increasingly specialized, hybrid, and strategic profiles. According to Gilberto Reis, COO of Runtalent, a reference company in technology and digital services, “the technology professional in 2025 is not just a programmer or an analyst. He is a solver of complex problems, with business vision, technical expertise, and well-developed interpersonal skills”.
Also, according to the survey by Brasscom, Analysis and Systems Development courses lead the training of new technology professionals, with over 34,000 graduates, followed by Computing and Information and Communication Technologies, with 11.2 thousand, and Computer Science, with 9.3 thousand.
According to the executive, the data shows how the market has been looking for increasingly specialized professionals aligned with new technological demands, although he emphasizes that qualification is not the only requirement of companies. “Nowadays, although it is crucial for technology professionals to master hardskills such as languages, advanced knowledge in cloud platforms (microservices architecture, automation tools, and integrated cybersecurity, among others), softskills are the differential factors. We see that hirings are increasingly based on behavior rather than a diploma. Curiosity, the ability to learn quickly, and emotional intelligence are differentiators for a technology talent”, emphasizes the specialist.
Rising Careers
In addition to analyzing the current information technology market, Runtalent’s COO, Gilberto Reis, listed some of the main areas and high-demand careers in the sector for this year. They are:
- Cloud Computing
Starting as a technical or infrastructure analyst, the professional can evolve into cloud solutions architect, DevOps engineer, and eventually CTO of Infrastructure.
- Cybersecurity
The path goes from information security analyst to incident response engineer, and further on to Chief Security Officer (CSO).
- Artificial Intelligence
The trajectory can start with a junior data scientist, move on to a machine learning engineer, and reach positions like AI strategist or AI ethics leader.
- Data Analysis and Big Data
The professional starts as a data analyst or BI, progresses to data engineer or data scientist, and can reach positions like Chief Data Officer (CDO) or corporate data strategist.
- Software Development and Low-Code/No-Code
Starts as a junior developer or ‘citizen developer’ on low-code platforms, can advance to full stack, software architect, or technical leader focusing on agile and scalable solutions.
- Augmented/Virtual Reality and Corporate Metaverse
Begins as a 3D designer, XR developer, or virtual modeler, with potential to grow into immersive experience specialist, metaverse manager, or corporate virtual environments strategist.
- Automation and Robotics (Integrated RPA and AI)
Starts in roles like RPA developer or automated process analyst, with the possibility to advance to automation architect, applied AI engineer, or digital transformation manager.
