Among the vacancies with the greatest shortage of talent on recruitment platforms such asIndeed, more than half are related to the IT field, 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 talent in IT, and its specialized workforce is sought after by foreign companies, that are offering compensation opportunities in dollars, with work formats that reconcile professional well-being and personal life
Damian Wasserman is a co-founder ofBEON.tech, platform that connects the best talents from Latin America with companies in the United States, offering IT team expansion in a completely remote way. The executive highlights that Brazil is the country in the region that has most adopted this work model, allowing the company to build a team of almost 100 professionals in the field in just three years of operation in the country, with salaries that can reach US$ 100.000 per year (approximately R$ 500.000)
Currently, a 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 provider of SaaS solutions in document management. These positions 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 has high demand in various roles", from the most common to the specialized. But for those who seek innovation, following industry trends, data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning are fields with great leaps, being excellent investment options for the career, comment on the executive.
In the field of data, John Serrajordia, course professor ofEBAC Data Scientist, British School of Creative Arts and Technology, also highlights the growing phenomenon of skilled talent migration 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 between US$70.000 and US$120.000 per year, comment
IT at the forefront of AI adoption
The adoption of new technologies has become a great ally in the talent scarcity scenario, allowing 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 the day-to-day work, with 89% of professionals using the tool at least once a month. They are in charge of Marketing (86%), Sales (74%), Accounting (74%), RH (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 business days in a year
"We live in an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly reshaping all sectors and", for IT professionals, keeping up with this evolution is no longer an option – it is 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 updated and mastering tools and processes with AI technology will be at the forefront of digital transformation, ready to face the challenges and maximize the impact of their organizations in the future, commented Willian Pimentel, General Director of Freshworks in Latin America
