Having trouble finding a Java programmer for your project? This is why. Read on and find the right expert!
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High demand for Java programmers
Java programmers are in high demand in today's market. There are several reasons for this.
How popular is the Java programming language?
Many people prefer Java because it is a very stable and reliable programming language. Companies and developers both like to work with it. The TIOBE index, which measures the popularity of programming languages, listed Java as number one several times in recent years. In February 2023, it held fourth place, but its popularity (as measured by the number of web searches) is steadily increasing. In our experience, the demand for Java programmers remains high.
Source: https://www.tiobe.com/tiobe-index/
How many Java programmers are there globally and in Hungary?
The table below shows how many people work with the Java programming language around the world and in Hungary.
IMPORTANT! The figures do not strictly refer to Java developers, but rather to people who are or have been involved in Java development (for example, people who have been involved in Java development in the past, but now are Python developers).
However, for the sake of simplicity and to avoid repeating this lengthy description multiple times, I will refer to them as "Java developers" (or Java programmers).
Source: https://www.griddynamics.com/services/global-team/blog/development-trends/number-software-developers-world
There is a shortage of Java developers. Period.
There's only one way to go: find them and keep them!
Why can't most businesses find enough Java programmers?
Simply because the vast majority of Java programmers are not actively looking for work. Even if you post an ad on the most popular job boards, probably no experienced professionals will apply, only novices will. But they are most likely not who you are looking for.
Where should you look for them?
Mostly on online platforms, in online professional communities, and at meetups. Although it appears to be a simple task, I don't believe it is. Professional communities are usually closed, Java programmers don't need meetups to get a job offer (it's not usually the reason they attend), and it's often difficult to find a reliable and experienced Java programmer on online platforms.
So how will you actually find Java programmers?
The situation appears to be difficult, and you may believe that you should wait for the next economic crisis, when it's easier to find a developer (due to the reduction in the number of job openings). There's a better way, though.
I have two solutions to offer:
1. IT Recruitment
IT recruitment agencies (or IT headhunting firms) can find the expert you're looking for, but only if their recruiters have the necessary IT skills and a large network of software developers. We at Bluebird specialize in IT headhunting and have all it takes to find the perfect IT professionals for your team. We can assist you either from Budapest or Vienna.
To find the best match possible, you will have to provide us with a thorough description of the domain knowledge and specific technology skills required to fill the position. We will check whether the salary range you are offering is competitive. If it is, and the selection process is successful, we are all set. Request a quote from our "Request for offer" page, and one of our colleagues will contact you!
Our IT recruitment solution is success fee-based. This means you are only asked to make a payment when the Java programmer (or programmers) start their first day of work with you, as specified in their employment contract.
2. IT Staff Augmentation
We can assist you if you require Java programmers for your project. Our project contracts are typically for a set period of time during which the Java programmers you have selected will work on your project. Most of the time, we don't have Java programmers on the bench: we believe that the most experienced IT professionals always actively work on projects.
We need to know exactly what kind of Java developers you require for your project, so we can recruit candidates whose skills match your needs as closely as possible. Then, if you give the go-ahead, the Java developer can start working on your project.
We will bill you monthly for the number of days our Java programmers spend on Java development tasks. In this case, we charge no success fee or any other fees.
It's as simple as that.
What's next?
Fill out the online quote request form! We'll contact you, talk about the process online, discuss the position in question with you, and start filling your Java programmer gap.
Our current clients already know they can count on us. We look forward to working with you!