JavaScript, Java, and Python are in high demand.

JavaScript, Java, and Python skills are the most sought-after by recruiters, according to the report released this week by tech recruitment websites CodinGame and CoderPad.

While the supply of these skills outpaces demand, the need for TypeScript, Swift, Scala, Kotlin, and Go skills is far greater than the supply.

The Status of Tech Hiring in 2023, the report from CodinGame-CoderPad released on the 10th of January, draws from an interview with 14,000 professionals. 

It also provides insights into what the year 2023 could bring to tech industry job seekers and applicants. The report notes that the need for JavaScript, Java, and Python skills is similar to in previous years.

Node.js, React, and .NET Core are among the most widely used and well-known frameworks for software development. According to the study, there is a higher demand for Angular compared to its supply, and its popularity among developers has declined.

The declining popularity of Angular in developers' eyes was one of the findings of the newly released report on the state of JavaScript 2022.

Also, on the State of Tech Hiring 2023 report:

• Despite the volatility of the tech sector, tech professionals are comfortable in their positions. Three-quarters of respondents said they felt more secure than in the past, and 41% did not report any changes in their feelings.
• The three most important technical skills developers include the development of websites, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and game creation.
• The top three qualifications recruiters seek include Web development, DevOps, and database software development.
• The biggest challenges faced by developers working in the field are unexpected adjustments to their schedules or direction that need to be clarified, as well as an absence of technical expertise of team members.
• Fifty-nine percent of the developers need an academic qualification in computer science. A majority of them consider themselves self-taught.
• The majority of teams are now hybrid, working remotely and on-site. Only 15% of employees work on-site all the time.
• Freelance development is becoming increasingly sought-after.