Software developers are in high demand, as employers double down on the need for foundational technologies and core systems and ramp up for future technologies such as robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable technology, according to recent research from Dice.com.
Java still tops the list
Dice examined searches of its candidate database and found 40 skills topped the list of desired software skills.
"Many of these searches revealed employers' need for longstanding, core technologies and a continued focus on providing basic services and maintaining existing infrastructure," says Dice.com's president Shravan Goli. "At the end of the day, these skills are essential to the success of any company, regardless of industry -- whether they're in retail, IT, finance, education, healthcare."