The demand for IT specialists in Germany remains high
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the labor market, particularly in the information technology sector. In Germany, the number of job vacancies in the IT sector has decreased due to the crisis, but demand remains high. By the end of 2020, the total number of job vacancies in the IT sector amounted to 86 thousand.
The demand for IT personnel remains high. Seven out of ten companies across all industries experience a shortage of IT specialists. Finding a specialist for a job in the information technology field now takes half a year
New law in Germany facilitates employment for IT specialists
Since March 1, 2020, a new law has come into effect that facilitates employment for personnel from non-EU countries. This law exempts foreign IT specialists who have at least a B1 level of German or possess English (working language), allowing them to work without diploma verification in Germany.
The new law in Germany allows IT specialists to work without diploma verification if they have three years of experience and a labor contract with a minimum salary
The importance of knowing the German language for IT specialists
Even in the absence of a requirement to know the German language, it remains an important criterion for employment. Companies are looking for specialists with a high level of soft skills, such as reliability and the ability to work in a team.
Knowledge of the German language remains an important criterion for IT specialists when seeking employment
Popularity of specialties in the IT field
Software developers and system administrators remain some of the most popular specialists in the IT sector. The most popular programming languages right now are JavaScript, HTML, R, SAS, Java, Python, and C++. The pandemic has underscored the importance of digitalization in the economy and society.
System administrators and software developers are the most popular specialties in the IT field
In Germany, despite the pandemic, the demand for IT specialists remains high, confirming the importance of digitalization for society and the economy. The new law simplifies employment for foreign personnel, allowing them to work in Germany without diploma verification if they have sufficient experience and programming language proficiency.