In contrast to recent layoffs in technology companies, the sector remains heated, and tech jobs remain in high demand.
IT professionals are some of the most requested by the Brazilian and global markets, and they can choose where and how they want to work.
And most of them (75%) are willing to leave the Brazilian market to earn in dollars, according to a survey with more than 20,000 candidates registered in the database of Icon Talent, which specializes in recruiting in this area.
Christina Curcio, one of the company’s partners with more than 300 clients, explains that the multinationals that open vacancies with Icon Talent offer salaries from US$3,000 to US$8,000 for development vacancies and from US$6,000 to US$10,000 for management and business.
Countries in Europe, Oceania, and the United States seek Icon Talent with an eye on the differentials of Brazilian professionals.
“Many companies report to us that they prefer to hire Brazilians not only because the country is a reference in professional performance, but also because they are more flexible with culture and customs and easier to relate to.”
The recruitment company’s analysis shows which profiles of Brazilian professionals these countries seek.
For example, the US and New Zealand hire developers, test analysts, UX (User Experience) and UI (User Interface) professionals, and data engineers.
Sweden, the Netherlands, and Australia have been looking more often for professionals working in the infrastructure and Cloud areas.
DEFICIT OF IT PROFESSIONALS IN THE BRAZILIAN MARKET
The pandemic, digitalization, and institutionalization of remote work have made Brazilians more desired by international companies.
“Today, very few companies in Brazil can compete with remote work offerings in other currencies.”
Companies in Brazil must look at ways to attract and retain talent even because the training of new technology professionals in Brazil does not keep up with demand.
By 2025, 797,000 professionals will be demanded – and, by the total of people who graduated in the country annually, there will be a gap of 530,000 vacancies not filled in this area, according to a survey by Endeavor with data from Brasscom (Association of Information Technology and Communication Companies).
“Increasingly, assertiveness will be needed not only when hiring, but when creating the vacancies, studying possibilities and opening a hunting process.”
OPPORTUNITY TO BE A DIGITAL NOMAD
In demand not only inside but also outside the country, Brazilians have the possibility to be digital nomads.
This trend strengthened with the pandemic and already has more than 35 million followers worldwide.
According to the Global Migration Trends Report released by Fragomen, a global company specializing in migration, it is estimated that by 2035 there will be about 1 billion digital nomads worldwide.
But despite this market opening, language is still a barrier for Brazilians who want to place themselves internationally.
“An average of half of the candidates who put fluency in English on their résumés fail conversation tests,” says Christina, who points out that this point is decisive for those looking for a position abroad.
But besides English, international companies have different dynamics from those already known by Brazilians, such as the curriculum.
“The international models demand a detailing uncommon in Brazil, so you must know the processes and have all the necessary skills.”
With information from Forbes
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