Last year, an average of 6,500 jobs were posted on Devex’s job board each month. This data indicates some of the key hiring trends for 2019 — including where there was the biggest demand for development professionals, what types of organizations were hiring, and what skill sets were needed the most. The data could also indicate where the opportunities will lie for development professionals in the year ahead.
In terms of experience level, the largest share of opportunities was for midlevel roles, but job postings spanned the full range — from internships to senior positions.
Employers were often looking to fill short-term contract assignments, which accounted for 42% of the jobs posted. Full-time staff positions made up 38% of the opportunities, while 11% were long-term consulting assignments.