The Hungarian IT labor market has been struggling with a structural shortage for years. This is no longer just an HR issue, but a business risk: projects are delayed, developments are put on hold, and the pace of digitalization is slowing down.
In Hungary, the proportion of IT professionals is below the EU average, while demand continues to grow.
https://hungarytoday.hu/shorta
and https://www.redrecruitment.hu/
According to IVSZ estimates, tens of thousands of IT professionals are missing from the Hungarian market, while many professionals are open to working remotely for foreign employers.
(https://ivsz.hu/hirek/tomeges
and https://xpatloop.com/channels/
According to IVSZ estimates, tens of thousands of IT professionals are missing from the Hungarian market, while many professionals are open to working remotely for foreign employers. (https://ivsz.hu/hirek/tomeges and https://xpatloop.com/channels/)
The shortage of professionals affects not only developers: there is also a shortage of project managers in the market. (https://pmsz.hu/hireink/projektmenedzsment-trendek-ma-es-holnap-felmertuk-a-szakmat/)
Optimization is definitely possible! Outsourcing development or bringing in external developers, project managers, and specialists can be a viable alternative.
Why are we so sure of this?
A quick start is often priceless. There’s no need to waste months—the project can launch in a matter of weeks, which is a real competitive advantage. This approach provides access to specialized expertise that would be nearly impossible to find through employee recruitment, such as Cloud, DevOps, AI, system integration, and architecture. It’s customizable and efficient, as it can be scaled to meet your needs—for example, more capacity at the start of a project and less later on—without any HR risk. This approach allows you to gain not only classic IT expertise but also project management support; an external PM or tech lead can support your work and help bring structure, methodology, and focus to your development efforts.
Professional outsourcing doesn’t “disappear”; it leaves knowledge behind. Knowledge transfer is our goal. After all, it’s one of the foundations of long-term collaboration, successful projects, and satisfied clients. Not to mention that this always works both ways. It’s what makes us better, too.
