This article is part of the “Vietnam IT Market Insight” analysis series, conducted quarterly by ITviec. It provides continuous updates and comparative insights based on internal data and other reliable sources.
Highlights of the IT Recruitment Market in Q2/2025
- IT recruitment demand in Q2/2025 increased by 7% compared to the same period in 2024.
- Jobs related to Data/AI/ML increased by 64% compared to the same period last year.
- Jobs requiring Python skills increased by 70% compared to the same period last year.
- Jobs requiring English skills increased by 52% compared to the same period last year.
Source: ITviec platform internal data Q2 2025
Insight 1: IT Job Market in Q2 Shows Stable Recovery and Growth
In Q2-2025, the total number of IT jobs on the ITviec platform increased +7% compared to Q2-2024 (YoY) and continued to grow +18% compared to Q2-2025 (QoQ). This marks the second consecutive quarter of growth, indicating that the market’s recovery momentum is solidifying. This trend reflects that many companies are continuing to expand their recruitment efforts, creating more diverse opportunities in terms of roles and skills for IT candidates.
Table 1: Summary of changes in total IT job postings in Q2-2025, on ITviec.com
| Job Posting – Change between Quarters (YoY & QoQ) | Q2-2025 vs Q2-2024 (YoY) | Q2-2025 vs Q1-2025 (QoQ) |
| Total IT jobs post | +7% | +18% |
Source: ITviec Internal data 2025
Insight 2: Core Skills Continue to Dominate with Strong Growth
Core programming languages remain a pillar of recruitment demand. In Q2-2025, Java saw a slight -4% YoY decrease but is steadily recovering at +22% QoQ. JavaScript grew by +15% YoY and +24% QoQ, while SQL surged with increases of +54% YoY and +68% QoQ. Notably, Python recorded explosive growth: +70% YoY and +87% QoQ.
These figures show that companies still prioritize hiring professionals proficient in core languages to maintain their systems, while also expanding their demand for Python, an increasingly important language in data analysis and AI. For IT candidates, this translates into job opportunities ranging from foundational skills to emerging fields related to data and artificial intelligence.
Table 2: Summary of changes in job postings for core programming skills in Q2 2025, on ITviec.com
| Job Posting – Change between Quarters (YoY & QoQ) | Q2-2025 vs Q2-2024 (YoY) | Q2-2025 vs Q1-2025 (QoQ) |
| Jobs requiring Java skills | -4% | +22% |
| Jobs requiring JavaScript skills | +15% | +24% |
| Jobs requiring Python skills | +70% | +62% |
| Jobs requiring SQL skills | +54% | +68% |
Source: ITviec Internal data 2025
Insight 3: Growth Driven by Data/AI/ML, Cloud, and English Skills
In Q2-2025, job postings for Data/AI/ML roles grew strongly, at +70% YoY and +64% QoQ. This growth aligns with findings from ITviec’s Vietnam AI Adoption Status Report & IT Hiring Insight 2025, which showed that 73% of companies have implemented AI, but only 14% have achieved full-scale deployment. This data reflects a gap between the speed of adoption and the ability to implement AI in businesses, which has contributed to the increased demand for professionals with expertise in Data/AI/ML.
Table 3: Summary of changes in job postings for Data/AI/ML in Q2 2025, on ITviec.com
| Job Posting – Change between Quarters (YoY & QoQ) | Q2-2025 vs Q2-2024 (YoY) | Q2-2025 vs Q1-2025 (QoQ) |
| Jobs for Data/AI/ML roles | +64% | +70% |
Source: ITviec Internal data 2025
Meanwhile, skills related to Cloud and Agile were mentioned more frequently in IT job descriptions in 2025, with an increase of +28% YoY and +24% YoY respectively. This indicates that companies are increasingly prioritizing IT professionals with skills in cloud infrastructure and flexible development methodologies.
Table 4: Summary of changes in job postings requiring Cloud & Agile skills in Q2 2025, on ITviec.com
| Job Posting – Change between Quarters (YoY & QoQ) | Q2-2025 vs Q2-2024 (YoY) | Q2-2025 vs Q1-2025 (QoQ) |
| Jobs requiring Cloud skills | +24% | +18% |
| Jobs requiring Agile skills | +28% | +13% |
Source: ITviec Internal data 2025
English proficiency has emerged as a key enabling factor. In Q2-2025, the demand for IT experts with proficient English skills increased by +52% YoY and +87% QoQ, the highest rate among all analyzed skills. This growth is linked to globalization, remote work environments, and the fact that the AI ecosystem and most technical documentation use English. The data shows that English is increasingly becoming a common criterion in IT recruitment, rather than just an added advantage as it was before.
Table 5: Summary of changes in job postings requiring English skills in Q2 2025, on ITviec.com
| Job Posting – Change between Quarters (YoY & QoQ) | Q2-2025 vs Q2-2024 (YoY) | Q2-2025 vs Q1-2025 (QoQ) |
| Jobs requiring English skills | +7% | +18% |
Source: ITviec Internal data 2025
Conclusion and Outlook
The Vietnam IT job market in Q2-2025 is being shaped by three main groups of skills: core programming languages (Java, SQL, JavaScript) maintain stability; Python, Data/AI/ML, and Cloud record strong growth; and English skills are rapidly increasing, becoming one of the most prominent criteria in recruitment.
For IT candidates, the data shows that maintaining core skills provides a stable advantage, while adding Python, AI/ML, Cloud, and English skills significantly expands career opportunities. For businesses, this shift requires adjusting recruitment strategies to attract and retain suitable talent.
👉 To get a more comprehensive view of AI trends and their impact on the Vietnam IT recruitment market, read the “Vietnam AI Adoption Status Report & IT Hiring Insight 2025” by ITviec here.
