Forget the buzzwords , here’s what gets you interviews and offers this year
Between flashy job titles, AI-generated CV tips, and endless posts about “the future of tech,” it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters: what skills are employers hiring for right now?
At Midwest Services London, we don’t guess , we place. and we speak to UK tech hiring managers every day across SaaS, finance, health tech, and government contracts. These are the top 5 skills that are landing interviews, contracts, and long-term roles.
- Cloud Architecture (AWS & Azure)
Demand for cloud infrastructure professionals continues to soar as more UK businesses shift to fully cloud-based systems.
Top certifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Microsoft Azure Administrator
If you can design scalable environments, manage migration, and optimise cost, you’re in high demand.
- Cybersecurity & Risk
The rise of remote work and increasing cyber threats mean companies need more than firewalls, they need people who can defend systems in real time.
Most requested skills:
- Threat modelling
- Penetration testing
- GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance)
A CISSP, CEH, or ISO 27001 background will give you an edge, especially in finance and health sectors.
- DevOps & Infrastructure as Code
Companies are prioritising automation and CI/CD more than ever. If you’re fluent in deployment pipelines and container orchestration, you’ll move to the front of the queue.
In-demand tools:
- Docker & Kubernetes
- Terraform & Ansible
- GitHub Actions / Jenkins
Bonus points if you’ve supported blue-green deployments or can reduce downtime in large systems.
- Data Engineering & AI Tools
AI is hot, but AI infrastructure is hotter. Candidates who can prepare, process, and model large datasets are being snapped up across every sector.
Key skills:
- Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- SQL (BigQuery, PostgreSQL)
- ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn)
If you’ve deployed models in production mention it. That’s gold.
- Software Development (Full-Stack, Secure Code)
The classic still dominates. Full-stack developers who understand performance, security, and business logic are consistently hired, especially when they understand the why, not just the what.
Top stacks:
- JavaScript (React/Node)
- .NET Core
- Python (FastAPI, Django)
- Java Spring Boot
Knowing Git isn’t a bonus anymore, it’s baseline.
Final Thought: Show the Skills, Don’t Just List Them
You don’t need 5 years of experience in all of these areas.
You need:
- Evidence of your learning (certifications, side projects, portfolio)
- A clear, honest explanation of what you’ve done, and where you want to go
We help candidates like you stand out by matching real skillsets with real hiring needs and supporting you through the entire process.
Ready to match your skills to the right opportunity?
Let’s talk about what makes you stand out.
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