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Labor shortages are hitting the technology sector in a Brazilian state, which now plans to create an impressive 100 jobs by 2027. Developers, AI specialists, digital marketing specialists and more are in the companies' sights.
The technology sector Santa Catarina is expanding rapidly and plans to create around 100 thousand new job vacancies between 2025 and 2027.
This is the highest number ever recorded in the annual survey, reflecting the consistent growth of the sector.
Of these vacancies, 45% will be allocated to developer positions, highlighting the high demand for professionals specialized in programming.
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Research methodology
A fourth edition of the Demand Mapping and Talent Profile for the Technology Sector of SC was conducted by Santa Catarina Technology Association (ACATE), in partnership with the Sebrae Startups and support from Florianópolis Innovation Network.
The research, carried out between October 2024 and February 2025, involved 401 companies of different sizes in Santa Catarina, providing a comprehensive view of the needs of the technological market in the state.
Work regimes on the rise
The survey also revealed employers’ preferences regarding working arrangements:
- 35,8% of vacancies will be offered in the format hybrid, combining remote and in-person work days.
- 21,7% of vacancies be fully remote, allowing professionals to work from anywhere.
- 17,9% of vacancies will require presence 100% face-to-face at the company's facilities.
These data indicate a increasing flexibility in the technological job market in Santa Catarina, aligning with global trends in remote and hybrid work.
Profile of Soft Skills in Demand
In addition to technical skills, soft skills (interpersonal skills) are also highly valued by companies.
According to the survey, the main behavioral skills sought are:
- Problem Solving Ability: Essential for facing complex challenges and finding innovative solutions.
- Team work: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from different areas.
- Proactivity: Initiative to anticipate needs and act before problems arise.
ACATE's Vice President of Talent, Moacir Marafon, emphasizes that academic training must integrate these skills into the curriculum, preparing professionals for market demands.
Main positions and programming languages in demand
The research identified the positions with the greatest demand in the technology sector, which are:
Developers: Including full stack, front-end and back-end positions.
IT Service/Support Analysts: Professionals responsible for technical support and system maintenance.
Developers Focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI): Experts in creating systems that imitate human intelligence.
Digital Marketing Specialists: Professionals who promote products and services in the online environment.
Data Analysts: Experts in collecting, processing and analyzing data for decision making.
Mobile Developers: Focused on developing applications for mobile devices.
Product Managers: Professionals who manage the life cycle of technological products.
In relation to programming languages most requested, the following stand out:
- JavaScript: Used in the development of interactive interfaces.
- Python: Known for its versatility and use in data science and AI.
- React: JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
- Node.js: Server-side runtime environment for JavaScript.
- Flutter;: Framework for developing mobile applications.
Profile of contracting companies
Most of the vacancies will be created by startups and small businesses, with annual revenue of around R $ million 4,8.
The innovation manager at Sebrae/SC, Alexandre de Souza, highlights that strengthening these companies is strategic to boost the absorption of talent and the economic development of the state.
Job market and salaries in the technology sector
The technology market in Santa Catarina offers attractive remunerations.
In Florianópolis, for example, the estimated total monthly remuneration for a software developer is R$6.108, with an average salary of R$5.700.
In other cities in the state, such as Brusque and Blumenau, average salaries for the role vary between $ 5.000 and $ 6.000.
Perspectives for the future of the technology sector
The continuous expansion of the technology sector in Santa Catarina requires professionals to seek constant training and integrate new technologies into their repertoire.
This search for updating is seen as a competitive differential in today's job market.
