The term “Remote Developer” has lately been extremely popular among the software professionals in India, thanks to the pandemic and the remote work culture. According to the 2019 Developer Skills Report, 41 percent of employers report that talent shortage is an issue that they face when it comes to employing developers. Remote work culture has eradicated this issue to a great extent. Companies can now hire the best developers from any part of the world.
Working in a remote environment has made developers more productive and engaged in their work. Every developer has their own “time zone” when they feel the most productive. For example, for an engineer, his most creative working hours can perhaps be 12 to 3 in the night. If he is employed by a company where he is working from 9 to 5, the company will never be able to get the expected results. Remote jobs have helped developers unlock their true potential.
The Most Common Reasons a developer would want to work from home are:
a. Better work-life balance
b. Increased productivity
c. Reduced stress
d. Avoid Commute
Developers are known to create magic with their programming and coding skills. The kind of web applications and software they devise have truly transformed the way how our routine jobs are done. Creating this magic requires a lot of critical thinking and brainstorming. Only then the results are achieved in the form of excellent web applications.
Excellence, for any developer, is achieved through rigorous practice and refining of skills. As mentioned above, the job requires a high level of critical thinking, a developer should not only train himself/herself in advanced coding but also should possess the right blend of soft skills including problem-solving, empathy, excellent communication skills, etc. One of the major benefits of working in a remote environment is that developers can apply to work for big companies, even from home. They just need to have the right blend of skills.
Companies are actively looking for remote developers since they provide more productivity and companies can access the best talent across the globe. Most businesses have faced severe losses during the pandemic and saving costs is a top priority for every firm. Hiring remote developers will not only increase productivity but also help companies cut down on office rent and maintenance costs.
The demand for remote developers is expected to increase by 22 percent in the forthcoming years. The professionals prefer working remotely due to the reasons stated above. It must also be noted that with demand the competition to get a remote job will increase parallelly. Hence they must upskill themselves to survive in the ever-growing competitive world. For the developers willing to upskill themselves, Pesto Tech has come up with its remote developer program wherein the engineers are trained in the most in-demand coding skills as well as the necessary soft skills to match the global standards. After the training, the engineers are placed at top US-based companies with almost double their previous salary.
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Pranav Todi
My name is Pranav Todi and I like content writing. I am currently working at Pesto Tech. I am from Kolkata.