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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 9 April 2019 - The number of PMET jobs for Software, Web and Mediadeveloper positions grew nearly 50% from 4,520 job openings in 2017 to 6,700 in2018, according to JobTech which analyzed more than 550,000 jobs posted onlinein 2018.
Of the 6,700Software, Web and Media developer job positions in 2018, more than 10% were open for at least 3 months whilemore than 5% were left unfilled for more than 6 months. In comparison, 8% ofthe 4,520 Software, Web and Media developer job positions were open for atleast 3 months while only 3% were left unfilled for more than 6 months in 2017.
In comparison to2017, there was a 25% increase in the number of companies hiring for Software,Web and Media developer positions, from 1,050 hiring companies in 2017 to 1,300in 2018. The top hirers in 2017 were Google (150 positions); NCS (70positions); and ST Electronics (70 positions). In 2018, Google remained at thetop of the list with 370 positions, while JP Morgan (130 positions) and VISA (120positions) ramped up their technical hiring and came in second and third.
GROWING NEED FOREXPERIENCED TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS
This observationin the Singapore job market could be due to the growing skills gaps betweenPMETs and the transitioning job market. As more organisations are looking fordigital solutions and implementing automated processes, the job market callsfor a larger number of technical developers in software, web and media fields.
The top sought-afterskills for Software, Web and Media developer job positions that were open formore than 6 months in 2018 were:
| SN | Skills Required | Skills Usage |
| 1 | Java | Java is a general-programming language that has been widely used in the implementation of enterprise systems. Java developers are well sought-after by medium and large corporations for system and application development functions. |
| 2 | JavaScript | JavaScript is a high-level programming language for front-end developers. It has many open-sourced libraries and frameworks for developers to code out complex user-interfaces and web applications. Web developers create web interfaces that help users call on sophisticated backend queries in a simplified way. |
| 3 | C++ | C++ is an intermediate-level, object-oriented programming language. C++ developers generally work on operating systems, servers or computer hardware to handle low-level programming work. |
| 4 | User Interface Design | User interface (UI) refers to the visual display that users see and interact with when they visit a website, uses a mobile app, or access any electronic display screen. UI designers work on both the graphic design as well as the placement of interactive elements on the visual display, in a way that intuitively guides users towards the intended content with visual cues. |
| 5 | Python | Python is a high-level, general-programming language that is gaining popularity with rapid prototype developers. Python developers apply their skills in a wide range of job functions, including data analysis; rapid prototyping; web application development; as well as data visualisation. |
Across all PMETjob positions in Software, Web and Media Development, the top 10 mostsought-after skills are:
| Skills Rank | Top 10 Skills Required | Skills Type |
| 1 | Java | Technical |
| 2 | JavaScript | Technical |
| 3 | Web Services | Domain Knowledge |
| 4 | HTML4/HTML5 | Technical |
| 5 | C++ | Technical |
| 6 | CSS2/CSS3 | Technical |
| 7 | C# | Technical |
| 8 | UNIX/LINUX | Domain Knowledge |
| 9 | Python | Technical |
| 10 | Cloud Services | Domain Knowledge |
JobTech™ Data API
Inorder to provide real-time access to Online Jobs Census data, JobTech hasdeveloped 2 data APIs (Application Programming Interface) for its strategicgovernment and industry partners to acquire up-to-date and structured jobsmarket data automatically. The 2 APIs will allow users to obtain sectoral datafor both the de-duplicated job counts as well as the top skills demanded inreal time, from the JobTech database which has more than 50 million datapoints.
JobTechwill continue to provide flash reports covering different sectors inSingapore, with a focus on highly sought-after skills and labour market trends.In this regard, JobTech is using its Big Data Analytics and ArtificialIntelligence capabilities to provide visibility and analysis of the online jobsmarket in Singapore to support companies and decision makers there.
Formore information on the full version of JobTech Analytics Reports (QuarterlySector Reports) and Real Time Analytics, please visit https://analytics.jobtech.co/
About JobTech™
JobTechis driven by a desire to change the labour market for the better. We have madeit our mission to find the right match between people and jobs moreefficiently, and continually build products and solutions that enhance humanresource productivity.
Weare Singapore's leading Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics start-upthat provides optimised job matching tools and real-time labour marketintelligence. Our core technology is the result of 10 years of research anddevelopment by top machine learning experts and data scientists. This drivesour ability to analyse more than 1 million job postings every day, providingcomplete and accurate visibility of online jobs markets around the world.
Weserve a multitude of customers. For employers, we provide candidates that havebeen vetted for quality and interest. For job seekers, we provide a platformwhere they can find jobs across thousands of sources. For businesses, financialinstitutions, the government, recruiters and consultancy firms, we provideinformation on hiring trends that they use to inform policies and guide businessdecisions.
