Aragon, like much of Spain, is facing a sharp challenge in attracting high-quality tech roles from major global players such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), DXC, and Deloitte. The tech sector has been the prime source of job opportunities across Spain, and 2022 reinforced its role as the engine of hiring. As markets tighten, demand for skilled tech professionals continues to outpace supply, pushing recruiters to adapt their approaches.
In Aragón, data from the annual Technology balance compiled by PageGroup shows that interest in tech roles remains strong, aided by foreign investment. Developers show the strongest demand, yet Aragón has notable growth in roles such as information technology managers, cybersecurity specialists, and experts in Big Data. Among the provinces, Zaragoza stands out as the most active hub for job offers, with Huesca and Teruel following closely behind.
When supply is scarce, competition for talent drives wages upward. Salaries in Aragón have risen by roughly 10% to 15% over the previous year. To attract and retain professionals, companies are increasingly offering non-salary benefits such as health insurance, flexible hours, and remote or hybrid work options.
Nevertheless, a broader mismatch persists in the Spanish tech sector due to a shrinking pool of qualified profiles. Data from DigitalEs indicates a widening gap between supply and demand, with more than 120,000 unfilled tech roles nationwide. This imbalance underscores ongoing skill shortages in the industry across the country.
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The talent gap compounds the existing gaps in vocational and technical education. CaixaBank’s study suggests a future shortfall of graduates in certain tech areas, predicting more than 1,000 graduates facing limited opportunities and about 92,000 job openings across Spain in the coming years, with around 3,000 of these in Aragón.
Industry observers note that the tech sector continues to drive employment growth in Aragón. The ongoing digital transformations across the manufacturing and services sectors have fueled demand for roles such as IT Manager 360º, supporting broader modernization efforts and new project initiatives.
English proficiency remains a valued and relatively scarce asset, particularly for remote and international projects. While global technology companies favor flexible remote work models, the regional landscape currently leans toward a hybrid setup that blends on-site presence with remote collaboration.