Among the vacancies with the greatest shortage of talent on recruitment platforms such asIndeed, more than half are linked to the IT area, a challenge that should affectnine out of ten organizationsuntil 2026, according to IDC. For example, 43% of software engineer positions on the Brazilian Indeed platform remain open for 60 days or more, leading the scarcity ranking. On the other hand, Brazil stands out as an emerging hub of IT talent, and its specialized workforce is sought after by foreign companies, which are offering salary opportunities in dollars, with work arrangements that balance professional well-being and personal life.
Damian Wasserman is a co-founder ofBEON.techplatform that connects the best talents in Latin America with companies in the United States, offering fully remote IT team expansion. The executive highlights that Brazil is the country in the region with the highest adoption of this work model, allowing the company to build a team of nearly 100 professionals in the field in just three years of operation in the country, with salaries that can reach up to US$ 100,000 per year (approximately R$ 500,000).
Currently, BEON.tech is offering more than 20 career opportunities for senior professionals, with new positions being added every week. The current openings include positions forSenior Full Stack Engineerin an innovative radiology technology startup,Senior Full Stack Engineerfor a disruptive energy technology company, andProject Managerfor a recognized SaaS document management solutions provider. These roles offer competitive salaries of up to $6,500 per month, providing the opportunity to work with innovative companies in high-impact industries. Other positions are available in the section "Most Wanted Jobs“.
"The IT market shows high demand across various roles, from the most common to the specialized. But for those seeking innovation and following industry trends, data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are areas with significant leaps, making them excellent career investment options," comments the executive.
In the data field, João Serrajordia, professor of the courseEBAC Data ScientistBritish School of Creative Arts and Technology also highlights the growing phenomenon of migration of qualified talents abroad. "With the globalization of the labor market, numerous remote opportunities arise, and the international market has a high demand for specialized labor from Brazil. Countries like the United States and the United Kingdom offer significantly higher average salaries, ranging from $70,000 to $120,000 per year," he comments.
IT at the forefront of AI adoption
The adoption of new technologies has become a great ally in the talent shortage scenario, enabling teams to achieve high performance without compromising the well-being of professionals. According to a global survey by Freshworks, the IT department is the one that uses AI the most in daily work, with 89% of professionals using the tool at least once a month. They are in charge of Marketing (86%), Sales (74%), Accounting (74%), HR (77%), Customer Service (64%), and Legal (53%), for example.
In terms of productivity, IT professionals participating in the study estimate that the use of AI solutions could save, on average, 4 hours and 55 minutes per week, the equivalent of 30 working days in a year.
“We live in an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly reshaping every industry, and for IT professionals, keeping up with this evolution is no longer an option – it’s a necessity. AI not only increases operational efficiency, but also opens up a wealth of new opportunities for innovation. IT professionals who invest in staying up to date and mastering AI-powered tools and processes will be at the forefront of digital transformation, ready to face challenges and maximize the impact of their organizations in the future,” said Willian Pimentel, Managing Director of Freshworks in Latin America.
