After a turbulent few months of market uncertainty, we’re finally seeing signs of stabilisation in Northern Ireland’s tech hiring landscape. While some sectors are still finding their feet, the panic hiring and sudden freezes of late 2023 seem to be giving way to something more strategic.
So what’s happening?
✅ Core tech roles are holding strong
Roles in infrastructure, platform engineering, and DevOps are proving essential as companies continue investing in building resilient, scalable systems. Experience still trumps everything here.
✅ Hiring confidence is returning
Especially in product-focused and scaling businesses. Funding rounds are trickling back in, and with them comes demand for skilled engineers, product managers, and agile delivery pros.
✅ Hybrid is the new normal
While fully remote roles are still out there, we’re seeing a real shift toward hybrid working models - especially for teams that value culture-building, mentorship, and collaboration.
💡 What this means for employers
Now’s the time to sharpen up your hiring strategy. Candidates are weighing more than just salary - they want clarity, purpose, and progression. Your hiring process needs to be fast, fair, and full of value. And with top candidates still moving quickly, don’t wait too long to make your move.
💡 What this means for jobseekers
The volume of new roles may not be what it was a year ago, but the right opportunities are still out there. If you're open to hybrid work, flexible on sectors, and have strong fundamentals, now’s the time to refresh that CV, tighten up your LinkedIn, and start some conversations.
The NI tech market isn’t overheated - and it’s not ice cold either. We’re entering a more deliberate, thoughtful phase of hiring. One where preparation, positioning, and pace will set you apart.
