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The IT market is only a small part of the broader information and communication infrastructure. It represents a space where IT services are delivered, and information systems are developed and maintained. The IT sector is designed to optimize business operations by outsourcing non-core information processes to specialized third-party companies. This primarily includes software support and maintenance, servicing of computers and network equipment, website development and management, and more.
The IT market in the Russian Federation has established itself as one of the most dynamically developing sectors of the economy. In 2020, the volume of capital in Russia's IT industry reached $22.17 billion. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Russian IT sector, including a detailed look at its most developed segments, current market trends, and a focused discussion on supply and demand for specific IT professions.
Let's begin our review by exploring the distinctive characteristics of the Russian IT market that differentiate it significantly from the European IT sector. The Russian IT market is characterized by:
Supply and Demand Structure in the Russian IT Market
Today, both commercial and governmental organizations require highly qualified IT personnel. Despite the large number of mid-level specialists, demand for top-tier professionals remains strong. That’s why more and more companies are willing to "meet halfway" with top-notch IT experts and accept their salary expectations. The main clients in Russia’s IT sector include software development companies, vendors of off-the-shelf solutions, consulting firms, and companies that assemble and sell hardware components. Consistent demand is observed for:
There is also a significant supply gap in the implementation phase of digital products. Here, there’s a noticeable shortage of analysts, project managers, and marketers. These roles are currently in high demand and rank among the top 50 most sought-after professions in the IT market. According to online recruitment platforms, the most frequently posted job openings are for frontend developers, PHP developers, JAVA developers, QA testers, and system administrators. At the same time, resume databases show a surplus of project managers and testers, meaning that competition for these roles is high.
IT Hiring Statistics and Offer Trends
As mentioned earlier, the rapid development of the IT market and the overall growth in technical capabilities have created a strong demand for IT professionals. Our analysis has identified three key characteristics of the current IT market. First, demand for IT specialists continues to grow each year. From 2018 to 2019, the number of IT job postings increased by 25%, and in 2020—driven by the pandemic and the shift to remote work—this figure jumped by 33%.
Most recruiters prefer to source talent through specific strategies: holding contests where candidates solve real business challenges, engaging with students from technical universities, and attending external events such as meetups, conferences, or hackathons.
In addition to traditional software development, there’s been explosive growth in mobile app development. The most in-demand programming languages are currently Java, C++, Python, and Ruby.
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Changes in IT Salaries
Positive growth is not only seen in demand but also in salaries. According to the innovation and tech news outlet vc.ru, the average salary for IT specialists increased by 20% over the past year. This is due to: a critical shortage of qualified professionals; companies’ willingness to pay higher salaries to retain talent; foreign companies entering the Russian market; the instability of the ruble and its declining exchange rate, and more.
Remote Work in IT
The IT industry has long been a leader in offering remote work opportunities, and in 2020, this trend expanded further. In previous years, only about 30% of IT professionals worked remotely, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, even those who preferred office environments had to switch to working from home. The most in-demand remote roles now include internet marketers, SMM managers, targeting specialists, copywriters, SEO specialists, web developers, game developers, graphic designers, game designers, web designers, video editors, and more. Overall, as many companies have shifted to remote work, the number of IT job openings has increased positively.
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