Technology hires in Singapore to be driven by cloud, mobility, security

The good news: If you are an expert in cloud, virtualisation, mobile development or security, you can expect to see salary increases above the market average, says the 2014 Hays Salary Guide, which reveals salary and recruiting trends for over 1,200 roles in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China and Japan. 

According to the 2014 annual Robert Walters Global Salary Survey, IT professionals with usability backgrounds will also be highly sought-after as companies realise the value of providing the best possible customer experience.

The bad news: new jobs are likely to be contract positions rather than full-time roles. Hays is seeing increased demand for contract resources across all levels, with companies moving towards implementing more advanced flexible workforce strategies. 

In Life Sciences, Hays adds that MNCs are actively seeking candidates with technology transfer experience in process and chemistry engineering as the major facilities in Singapore gear up for capital expansion. 

The 2014 Hays Salary Guide can be obtained by contacting Hays Singapore, or downloading The Hays Salary Guide 2014 iPhone app from iTunes. The Robert Walters Global Salary Survey can be requested here.