The Potok analysis reveals a notable rise in vacancies for IT specialists, with growth in 2023 compared with 2022 estimated at 30 to 40 percent, according to Potok’s press service cited by socialbites.ca.
Analysts point to two main drivers behind this surge. First, rapid advancement in career ladders within IT teams fuels faster internal progression. Second, traditional personnel turnover in departments remains a steady factor. Employers often set expectations that future hires are already involved in the process and ready to take on tasks quickly after joining. Demand is strongest for roles such as Developer, Programmer, Tester, Designer, Copywriter, and Business Analyst.
The spike in job postings mirrors the fast pace of IT technology development, which requires quicker training and a larger pool of skilled workers. This trend reflects broader shifts across various sectors, underscoring the perpendicular link between technology adoption and workforce needs.
As a result, the IT and Telecom sectors lead in terms of staffing shortages. For instance, the surface assembly line operator role rose by 23 percent to 294 vacancies, while the IT production manager category surged 89 percent to 429 vacancies, as reported by HeadHunter.
Banks, insurance firms, and other financial institutions are increasingly embracing computerization and automated processes. Experts with expertise in cybersecurity, data science, and financial technology development are in high demand to support this transition.
There is also a shortage of IT specialists in manufacturing. Concepts like smart factories and Industry 4.0 are gaining traction, with the design and deployment of new technologies requiring professionals skilled in machine learning, process automation, and big data. A 2023 study by K2Tech indicates that 71 percent of organizations are prepared to switch quickly and seamlessly from foreign solutions to Russian data storage systems. Despite this readiness and demand, the market still faces a gap in valuable personnel.
When vacancies cannot be filled swiftly, talented individuals may pursue opportunities elsewhere, where career advancement and professional fulfillment are more evident. Promptly addressing personnel shortages is essential to attract and retain top specialists. Potok notes that in 2022 the primary HR focus was recruiting new personnel for forty percent of companies, with twenty-seven percent aiming to reduce turnover by improving working conditions, innovating motivational strategies, and increasing loyalty. An additional eleven percent targeted improving the professional skills of existing staff.
There were earlier statements from the Ministry of Digital Development about plans to provide concessional mortgages to IT professionals, reflecting governmental support for attracting IT talent into the workforce.