.NET Developer Jobs Market in Malta April 2023
The demand for skilled .NET developers in Malta is growing, particularly in industries such as Finance, Banking, Software houses, and iGaming. Developers in Malta that work in the .NET space seek opportunities to work with new and emerging technologies, latitude for career growth and development, and fair compensation.
The biggest trends include Cloud Computing using Azure or AWS, Mobile App Development, DevOps, Microservices Architecture, and Artificial intelligence. As these trends continue to evolve, .NET developers in Malta will need to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and tools in order to remain competitive in the job market.
Over the last 6 months, the salary bands have remained consistent at a junior .NET developer level due to the market becoming more consistent after the rapid growth during 2020 and 2021. In contrast, mid to senior-level engineers and team lead salaries have increased as companies are starting to understand that there is fierce competition for the most talented .NET developers in the Maltese market.
C# is still the most common programming language in Malta with over 40 companies using .NET technologies and with universities and schools teaching it to aspiring developers.
It is clear that the main motivational drivers for .NET experts are a combination of technology, culture, and remote working flexibility. Candidates believe that companies offering this mix will facilitate them to grow technically and aid them in reaching their ambitions for their careers. This combined with an environment that promotes good work-life balance is an attractive proposition for most .NET professionals.
The island of Malta offers a beautiful balance between work and life. There are great opportunities to develop using the latest Microsoft technologies during the day and in the evening, you have the option to go for a swim at nearby beaches or go windsurfing on weekends.
For more information on the current .NET Developer jobs market and the latest salary bands in Malta, please download our IT Salary Survey below.