Java
is everywhere, from laptops and mobile phones to gaming consoles. It is
used in a wide range of domains, including scientific research, banking and
financial services, stock markets, retail and Google’s Android operating
system. Anyone software developer would be most probably using Java,
whether it is core Java, Java EE or Hibernate. There are more than 9
million Java developers across the world and 95% of the enterprises use
Java, which is more than other languages put together.
Java is a dynamic and evolving language, and keeping abreast with the
latest trends is of utmost importance for every developer. The recruitment
scene, with respect to hiring Java developers, is also constantly changing.
The Java assessments
of the future will be geared towards testing for knowledge of specific
technologies and resources within a tech stack, rather than language per
se. A Java developer would be tested in Spring and Android, whereas
JavaScript developers would be put through React, Angular and Node.js
frameworks.
Mobile applications would be a big growth area in the future. Java
developers well-versed with mobile applications would be much in demand.
The choice of development platforms would be, however, left to individual
developers. Developers who like Objective C can look into developing for
iPhone, while those that prefer Eclipse might explore Android. Web
development skills would also be much sought after. Moreover, the new hires
would be expected to know Struts, Spring and other web tools. Web
developers who combine Java and JavaScript i.e. server-side and client-side
development skills, would have the world at their feet.
Java Virtual Machine (JVM) languages such as Scala and Hadoop would become
fashionable. Scala is a programming language that can handle Big Data and
match patterns, while Hadoop has the ability to store and process huge
amounts of data. Needless to say, people with these skill-sets would
command a high premium.
Open source community projects would double up as a tool for hiring Java
developers. Open source participation would be a great way for developers
to demonstrate their passion for their chosen career. The Java developers
can also boost their resumes with technical hobbies, specialized reading
and demonstrating awareness of new languages.
The
Internet of Things (IoT)
will be a huge shot in the arm for Java recruitments. Java developers will
shape the internet of things by coding everyday items ranging from security
and home automation to patient monitoring systems. Java Microservices would
come into vogue as companies develop complex procedures and products in
small components.
The cloud will also be the next frontier for Java developers. The tendency
to migrate all existing applications to AWS, Google and Azure Services
would give way to development of apps directly onto the Cloud
. The upcoming prospect of Cloud native apps would compel the hiring
managers to look for people with expertise in developing such products.
One thing is certain – Java is going nowhere. And as Java will remain the
language of choice, Java developers will continue to be on the hiring
radar.