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🚀 Tech Stack Trends in Australia 2025 Here’s what I've been seeing the most so far this year Frontend - React continues to dominate. Next.js is quickly becoming the default for full-stack apps. Backend - Node.js, Go, and Python are all heavily used, however, I'm finding a lot of businesses wanting more Python developers right now. Databases - PostgreSQL is the go-to to but MongoDB and DynamoDB are also common. Cloud & DevOps - AWS is the most widely used. Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless frameworks are also now standard. What does your current stack look like compared to this? Am I on the money?

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Cloud investment in Australia is up 20% year on year. Businesses are investing and that’s driving demand for: DevOps Engineers Cloud Specialists Site Reliability Engineers What’s also changed is how businesses are being hired. Traditional coding tests are on the way out thank goodness. In their place? Real world scenarios, critical thinking, production thinking, and an ability to demonstrate that you can operate in complex, multi-cloud environments. Businesses are not interested in theory but delivery and commercial ROI / impact. If you’re hiring, job-hunting, or planning your next move in cloud then you can read our Q2 FY2026 Technology Market Report below. If you have any questions reach out to our expert Cloud Recruiter Egle Scerbaviciute. https://lnkd.in/g9dBGw3n #HelpingTalentAchieve

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“We stopped chasing unicorns. We build them.” That’s what a Melbourne tech leader told me this week. Their team gives junior devs: 🧠 Training budgets 🕐 Time to explore AI tools 💼 Real projects to apply them on They’ve made upskilling part of their retention strategy. Not just talk. Action. Here’s what they’re seeing: - Lower attrition - Higher engagement - Long-term capability built in-house But let’s be real… Not every org has the time to wait 6–12 months to build that. Sometimes, hiring externally is the only way to compete now. So what’s your take? Are we still chasing unicorns, or growing them? #AI #Upskilling #Recruitment #HiringStrategy #Retention #MelbourneTech #Leadership

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Ruby's core team has merged SJIT, a revolutionary new just-in-time compiler, into the reference Ruby implementation following approval at RubyKaigi 2025, marking a significant advancement in Ruby performance architecture. Developed by the same team behind YJIT, SJIT represents a fundamental shift towards a more traditional "textbook" compiler design that prioritises community contribution and long-term maintainability over incremental optimisation approaches. Key SJIT Architectural Advantages: 🔹 High-level SSA-based intermediate representation (HIR) for easier community contributions 🔹 Whole-method compilation instead of single basic block processing 🔹 Historical type profiling from interpreter data rather than lazy basic block versioning 🔹 Modular high-level optimiser working on HIR for better code analysis 🔹 Multi-platform LIR assembler with sophisticated register allocation The compiler transforms Ruby code through a clear pipeline: YARV bytecode → HIR → LIR → optimised assembly, with each stage providing specific optimisation opportunities that weren't possible with YJIT's architecture. While Ruby 3.5 will ship with both YJIT and SJIT, the long-term vision focuses on SJIT becoming the primary JIT compiler once feature and performance parity is achieved. The team emphasises this is early-stage development and not yet production-ready. For Rails developers, SJIT's traditional compiler architecture opens new possibilities for community-driven performance improvements and represents Ruby's commitment to sustained performance evolution. What performance optimisations are most critical for your Rails applications? We're connecting with Ruby developers interested in next-generation language performance. #SJIT #RubyPerformance #RubyOnRails #CompilerTechnology #TechRecruitment

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🚀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗤𝟰—𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? New quarter, fresh momentum! 🔋 With 𝗘𝗢𝗙𝗬 creeping up, now’s the time when companies go all in—wrapping up projects, using the last of their budgets, and making big moves 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟯𝟬. In Sydney’s tech, networking, and infrastructure space, that means: ⚡ 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀 💰 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 🔐 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 + 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🚧 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗢𝗙𝗬 𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗤𝟰 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲 is going to be about continuing to find specialists with 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, continuing to 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀, & ensuring I am always 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Here are my top 5 key areas I've been working on to help drive digital transformation in the technology market! 🚀 1️⃣ 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 🔹 Rolling out fiber and 5G networks to improve connectivity 🔹 Modernising data centers with more scalable and energy-efficient tech 🔹 Implementing software-defined networking (SDN) for smarter traffic management 2️⃣ 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 & 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 ☁️ Migrating on-prem systems to cloud-based infrastructure 🌏 Expanding edge computing to reduce latency and improve real-time processing 🔄 Automating cloud resource management for efficiency 3️⃣ 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗜𝗼𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🏙️ Implementing IoT-powered traffic, energy, and transport solutions 🚦 Enhancing smart transport networks with AI and predictive analytics 🏢 Upgrading building infrastructure with smart sensors & automation 4️⃣ 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗧 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🤖 Using AI-driven monitoring to predict and prevent network failures 🔄 Automating IT workflows to reduce manual work and improve efficiency 📊 Deploying predictive analytics to optimise infrastructure performance 5️⃣ 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 💻 Upgrading enterprise networks for seamless hybrid work 📡 Improving Wi-Fi and connectivity in high-density office spaces 🎥 Deploying AI-powered collaboration tools for better remote work 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗢𝗙𝗬? Are you launching 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨, making 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, or 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀? Gizz us a call if you need my expertise or help with your team - 𝟬𝟰𝟴𝟯 𝟵𝟲𝟳 𝟱𝟳𝟬 Regards, #𝗤𝟮 #𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 #𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮���𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 #𝗘𝗢𝗙𝗬 #𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 #𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 #𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀 #𝗝𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗔𝘁𝗣𝗥𝗔

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The best Engineers don’t wait around, so neither should your hiring process. In the current Adelaide talent market, speed isn’t just an advantage, it’s the difference between securing top talent and losing them to a faster competitor. What the data tells us: - 10–14 days, that’s how quickly top engineers are typically snapped up once they start looking for their next role Indeed - Companies that streamline hiring cut time-to-hire by 37% and boost quality of hire by 22% LinkedIn Talent Insights - Engineering roles remain some of the most in demand on SEEK, meaning slow hiring isn’t an option if you want the best. Our advice to clients: Fast doesn’t mean careless. It means building a process that’s structured, decisive, and candidate friendly. Clear role expectations, and empowered hiring managers = faster hires without compromising quality. In recruitment, the fastest employer doesn’t just hire first, they hire best. As a business you only get one change to make a first impression, so be swift to secure the right engineers before the competition does. #engineers #recruitment #adelaide

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Thinking about moving from perm to contract in the NZ dev market? Here’s how it actually works 👇 How people really land their first contract? -> Recruiters they already know -> Ex-employers calling them back Cold applying almost never works. Who contracting actually works for? 👌 -> 5–10 years’ experience -> Strong backend/ full stack engineers -> Auckland enterprise = .NET land Think: -> C# / ASP.NET / .NET Core -> Microservices -> Azure -> Middleware & integrations (RabbitMQ, IBM MQ service bus, etc.) -> Not heaps, but a decent amount of mobile development. Large enterprise and banking environments in Auckland are consistently contractor-heavy in this stack. Timing (this is the most important bit) ⏲️ -> Best time: straight after redundancy, immediately available -> Worst time: quitting a safe perm role in a tight market hoping something turns up. Money 💴 💵 💶 -> Typical rates clearing: $80 –$125/hr -> These rates usually require sole contractor setup -> PAYE costs more for the employer → noticeably lower take-home -> Expect 4–10 interviews a year as normal churn If the market slows, you can be without work for 6–12 months. (I have someone on my books who has contracted for 12 years within NZ enterprises, and unemployed since 2024) P.S. - Contracting pays more because someone has to carry the risk. That someone is you ❤️ If you are considering a move like that, come chat.

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Quick pulse check: what’s happening in the Sydney tech hiring market right now 👇 ✔️ Senior engineers are still in high demand but companies are more selective than a year ago. ✔️ Data roles are heating up fast as AI projects move from exploration to execution. ✔️ Cloud & DevOps engineers are getting snapped up quietly and most moves happen through referrals or headhunting, not job ads. ✔️ Candidates are prioritising flexibility and interesting problems over salary. It’s a different kind of market - slower on the surface, but still very alive underneath. If you had to choose just one to attract top talent - pay, flexibility, or purpose - which would win? #recruitment #techhiring #sydneytech #engineering #cloud #data #devops Upteam

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🔥𝐓𝐎𝐏 5 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬🔥 I’ve worked with hundreds of software engineers, placing them in startup, scale-up, and enterprise teams here in Australia. People don't always quit because of their manager, but when they do, I'm on the frontline, so I get their uncensored thoughts and feedback about their management team. Here's the TOP 5 frustrations I hear on repeat, and how engineering leaders can potentially avoid them: 1. Invisible Engineer Syndrome The team does the work, but they get no credit. ➡️ Don't take the spotlight or forget about them. ✅ Give credit and praise your team every opportunity you get. 2. "Just A Quick...." You’re Devs are in deep flow, solving problems, and you drop in with “just a quick....” ➡️ Don't interrupt focus for 'quick' tasks. ✅ Protect your team's focus as if it were sacred. 3. The Meeting Vortex You book meetings to plan more meetings, and stand-ups last way too long. ➡️ Don't fill calendars and stop your team from being productive. ✅ Audit meetings and cancel or downsize as many as possible! 4. “Just A Button....” You're non-technical (or a bit out-of-touch) and expect tasks “shouldn’t take long.” ➡️ Don't make unrealistic promises to stakeholders that negatively impact your team. ✅ Ask your team before you commit, and trust and respect their judgment. 5. The Dangling Carrot. 🥕 You promise promotions, pay rises and new projects, but never deliver them. ➡️ Don't make false promises or lie about shiny greenfield work coming up. ✅ Be clear about feedback, promotion targets, and if it's BAU, just say it's BAU. Number 5 is the most common one I come across. Does anyone have any others that they would add to this list? #SoftwareEngineering #Leadership #EngineeringManager

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🐝 The Beyond Recruitment Technology, Transformation & Digital Report 2025/26 is live! AI is reshaping how technology teams work across New Zealand, and most employers are seeing it as an opportunity, not a threat. 46% are already experiencing productivity gains, while 35% say AI is automating repetitive tasks. 71% of organisations want to develop AI, automation and machine learning capability, yet only 16% have a clear development pathway in place. In this video, Ben Pearson, Director, Client Solutions at Beyond Recruitment, discusses how these trends are redefining roles, skills and leadership priorities across the technology sector. 🎥 Watch below and request the full Beyond Recruitment Technology, Transformation & Digital Report to explore the insights shaping New Zealand’s technology landscape. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQFyaU_5 #BeyondRecruitment #TechnologyTransformationDigital #TTDReport2025 #TechJobsNZ #WorkforcePlanning #DigitalTransformation

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