According to Dice.com, a recruitment agency, hiring managers are looking for employees who are well versed in Java. The company conducted a survey comprising 1,200 hiring managers in the tech sector, who all stated the same, reports Dice.com.
Demand for Java Developers
The demand for computer professionals who are well versed in Java has been on the rise, especially in the past two years. The job listings on Dice.com support this fact. The representative of Dice.com stated that Java developers have a lot of options when it comes to job opportunities. With the increase in demand, the number of tech professionals enrolling for Java training courses are also on the rise.
Apart from Java developers, the demand for software developers is also high. Employers seek developers having a strong opinion on what is required to create software codes that are of superior quality. Hiring managers need look for employees who have talent and passion for creating high end business solutions and user experiences. A technical course will help developers produce the problem solving skills required in today’s market.
Hiring managers told Dice.com that there was a dearth of .NET and mobile developers. The main reason for this is that the increase in the number of developers is insufficient to fulfill the demands created by the rapid expansion of the sector. Moreover, professionals have been hesitant in developing their expertise in this area because of the gap in terms of finance and the career scope.
Job Responsibilities of a Java Developer
The primary skills that hiring managers look for are the ability to implement, develop and maintain Java based interfaces. The main duties assumed by Java developers include setting objectives by analyzing the requirements of the client and creating the system and its features functional. They design and create user interfaces by understanding development life cycle, setting design methodologies and programming by utilizing software products. The developers are expected to recommend solutions by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of purchase alternatives and custom development.
Developers create multimedia applications using the appropriate tools and softwares. It is vital for Java developers to be in touch with current developments by constantly researching new technologies that include and exclude the internet. They should also participate in educational programs like Oracle training classes that focus on Javascript. Reading official publications and joining Java related networks and societies are also very helpful.
New Additions This Year
Systems and network engineers are the professionals in highest demand this year. These professionals are required to preserve, run and optimize the entire channels and platforms of communication. The qualifications that are in demand are Java, Web Programming skills, Java Applets, Verbal Communication, Teamwork, Software Requirements, Web User Interface Design, Object-Oriented Design (OOD), Software Development Process, Multimedia Content Development and Software Debugging. According to Dice.com, the top 10 skills in demand this year in the order of preference include: