The number of Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMET) jobs for Software, Web and Media developer positions in Singapore jumped nearly 50% in 2018. Postings were up from 4,520 job openings in 2017 to 6,700 in 2018, according to JobTech which analysed over half a million jobs posted online in 2018. But as the PMET tree continues to grow it's getting harder to find the right high-tech talent leaves to fill it.
Longer time to hire
Of the 6,700 Software, Web and Media developer job positions in 2018, more than 10% were open for at least three months while more than 5% were left unfilled for more than six months. In comparison, 8% of the 4,520 Software, Web and Media developer job positions were open for at least three months while only 3% were left unfilled for more than six months in 2017.
25% increase in companies hiring
In comparison to 2017, there was a 25% increase in the number of companies hiring for Software, Web and Media developer positions, from 1,050 hiring companies in 2017 to 1,300 in 2018.
Top PMET hirers in Singapore
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Growing need for tech pros
This jump in hiring experienced technical professionals in the Singapore job market may be attributed to the growing skills gaps between PMETs and the transitioning job market. As more organisations are looking for digital solutions and implementing automated processes, the job market calls for a larger number of technical developers in software, web and media fields.
Talent that can’t be found
The top sought-after skills for Software, Web and Media developer job positions that were open for more than six months in 2018 were:
| SN | Tech skills required | HR dummies guide |
| 1 | Java | Java is a general programming language widely used in the implementation of enterprise systems. Java developers are well sought-after by medium and large corporations for system and application development functions. |
| 2 | JavaScript | JavaScript is a high-level programming language for front-end developers. It has many open-sourced libraries and frameworks for developers to code out complex user-interfaces and web applications. Web developers create web interfaces that help users call on sophisticated backend queries in a simplified way. |
| 3 | C++ | C++ is an intermediate-level, object-oriented programming language. C++ developers generally work on operating systems, servers or computer hardware to handle low-level programming work. |
| 4 | User Interface Design | User interface (UI) refers to the visual display that users see and interact with when they visit a website, uses a mobile app, or access any electronic display screen. UI designers work on both the graphic design as well as the placement of interactive elements on the visual display, in a way that intuitively guides users towards the intended content with visual cues. |
| 5 | Python | Python is a high-level, general-programming language that is gaining popularity with rapid prototype developers. Python developers apply their skills in a wide range of job functions, including data analysis; rapid prototyping; web application development; as well as data visualisation. |
Most sought after tech skills
Across all PMET job positions in Software, Web and Media Development, the top 10 most sought-after skills are:
| Skills Rank | Top 10 Skills Required | Skills Type |
| 1 | Java | Technical |
| 2 | JavaScript | Technical |
| 3 | Web Services | Domain Knowledge |
| 4 | HTML4/HTML5 | Technical |
| 5 | C++ | Technical |
| 6 | CSS2/CSS3 | Technical |
| 7 | C# | Technical |
| 8 | UNIX/LINUX | Domain Knowledge |
| 9 | Python | Technical |
| 10 | Cloud Services | Domain Knowledge |
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