A Fresh Set of Eyes: Trends I'm Seeing in the Tech Market
A Fresh Set of Eyes: Trends I'm Seeing in the Tech Market.
12 December 2025 - Jakson Bowran
Coming into the recruitment world as someone new to the industry has been equal parts eye-opening and energising. With no long-term habits or assumptions, I’ve been able to look at the market with a fresh set of eyes, and a few trends have stood out over the past six months.
One of the biggest things I’ve noticed is the shortage of testing roles. The number of QA and testing positions has been noticeably lower, while demand for Java developers has clearly risen. Whether it’s organisations modernising legacy environments, building out cloud-native platforms, or simply leaning back into Java’s maturity and scalability, it’s a trend that’s becoming hard to ignore.
Another interesting pattern is the balance we’re seeing across job types. In the Applications space, permanent and contract roles are sitting almost neck and neck. For candidates, this means more freedom to choose what fits their lifestyle and career goals. For clients, it signals a healthy, flexible market where teams can scale in the way that works best for them.
As someone still early in my recruitment journey, it’s been exciting to watch these trends unfold in real time. If this is what the first few months look like, I’m looking forward to seeing how the landscape continues to evolve in 2026 and helping candidates navigate it with clarity and confidence.
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