The State of Employment 2024: Developer Insights and Trends
The 2024 State of Employment report uncovers career growth, remote work preferences, and the rise of full-stack development as key trends shaping the future of tech.
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Amid economic uncertainties and rapid tech shifts, developers are reshaping their careers and work environments. This report reveals key insights into their strategies and skill development.
Randstad RiseSmart’s Global Severance report reveals that 96% of organisations downsized in the past year, reflecting the widespread effects of economic challenges. This highlights a major shift in global employment strategies.
Full-Stack Dominates the Tech Stack
34%
of developers prefer full-stack development, showcasing the demand for versatile professionals.
Remote Work Remains a Win-Win
47%
of developers continue to prefer remote work, valuing flexibility and autonomy.
Career Growth is the Top Priority
36%
of developers prioritize career advancement, seeking leadership roles and challenging projects in 2024.
Key Insights from the report
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The Developer's Choice: Career Growth and Remote Work
As the demand for adaptable, skilled developers grows, our survey highlights that career growth (36%) and work-life balance (27%) are developers’ top priorities.
Developers are seeking opportunities that provide leadership roles, challenging projects, and more flexibility.
With many organizations embracing remote and hybrid models, 47% of developers prefer remote work, while 35% favor hybrid arrangements for the best of both worlds.
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Developers Are Resilient Amidst Layoffs
While layoffs have rocked the tech world, 45% of developers surveyed reported feeling secure in their roles.
The adaptability of developers has been evident, with many leveraging their skill sets to transition into new roles, including 23% who moved into freelancing or contract positions.
Despite challenges, the developer community continues to grow and evolve.
3
Tech Stacks in 2024
Our survey shows that full-stack development (34%) remains the most popular choice among developers, followed by front-end development (26%) and back-end development (15%). These roles underscore the need for versatile developers who can work across multiple areas of the tech stack.
These roles underscore the need for versatile developers who can work across multiple areas of the tech stack.
4
Salary Trends
The report also delves into salary trends, with 34% of developers reporting unchanged salaries in 2024.
However, 16% saw significant increases of over 20%, highlighting the growing value of specialized skills, particularly in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.
Explore insights into career priorities, emerging technologies, and workforce resilience that are shaping the tech landscape.
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