In October 2022, the Tech Council of Australia announced that jobs in the tech industry were some of the most productive in the country. In fact, one in every 16 employed Australians worked in a technology-related field, making technology the seventh-largest employer in Australia. Interestingly, there are now more software engineers and developers in the country than solicitors, plumbers, or hairdressers.

Despite the abundance of tech talent, the demand for skilled workers in this industry continues to grow. The vacancy rate for tech positions is currently estimated to be 60% higher than the national average, indicating a significant shortage of qualified applicants.

A forum established by the Tech Council of Australia and the Digital Skills Organisation in 2022 highlighted a shortage of experienced workers in software programming and computer networking positions.

The forum also outlined that one of the key barriers to tech talent growth is the small talent pool of people with skills and experience in the country. This resonated with us at Sharesource. We believe that one way to address this barrier is for Australian tech-led businesses to be open to recruiting globally to fill these positions. For over ten years, we have partnered with Australian businesses to locate tech talent by establishing remote tech teams across a range of positions, including software developer roles.

The top six software developer roles that you can hire remotely in Vietnam and the Philippines are:

1. General Software Engineers

2. Full Stack Software Developers

3. Front End Developers

4. Back End Developers

5. DevOps Engineers 

6. Mobile Developers

Many people with these tech skills are proficient in spoken and written English and are eager to learn, listen, and deliver desired outcomes. Plus, they often have prior experience working with diverse international organizations and businesses and have exposure to a variety of technology tools and software platforms.

Who recruits and trains your remote tech workforce is equally important as whom you hire. With proper recruitment and induction processes, new hires can integrate more smoothly into the team and become productive members. However, a wrong approach can result in significant costs to the business. It is important to adopt a global approach to recruitment to avoid missing out on valuable talent and opportunities.

Where Sharesource can help

Sharesource has been providing remote tech talent to tech-led businesses for more than 10 years, helping them achieve their business objectives. 

We are not a recruitment company. We partner with businesses to locate, interview, induct, train, coach, and mentor smart remote tech talent that will be an asset to their teams. By working together in partnership, all parties benefit equally, empowering leaders, equalizing opportunities, and impacting communities.

We know how to find the best talent, and we know how to support them professionally and personally so that they can achieve at their best. And while doing this, we leave our partner clients to do what they do best.

Right now, we have access to hundreds of tech skilled people in Vietnam and the Philippines who are ‘hungry ‘to work with Australian tech led businesses. 

If you're looking to fill gaps in your tech team, Sharesource can help you find talented professionals in a range of positions, including General Software Engineers, Full Stack Software Developers, Front End Developers, Back End Developers, DevOps Engineers, and Mobile Developers.

Where to Find Your Top Tech Talent?

Amidst the tech skills shortage, attracting and retaining tech talent is crucial to the business. And just as job seekers look everywhere in the world, you must look everywhere to get the talent you need. Extend your reach by broadening your talent pool. If you look past beyond geography, you’ll realise that there are so many smart tech talent anywhere in the world.