IT Jobs in Spain

Cyber Security Engineer jobs

Spain offers a diverse market for cyber security, and it is an important area for growth. As they embrace the cyber world, protecting IT infrastructure from digital attacks is becoming a priority. But because their business ecosystem is saturated with small to medium business enterprises that suffer with low levels of cyber security protocols, Cyber Security Engineers are in constant demand. As part of the Digital Plan, targets have been set to establish 20,000 Cyber Security Engineers by 2025 as a way to strengthen the country’s cyber security capacity, with many vacancies currently open.

Systems and Network Technician jobs

Systems and Network Technicians work with hardware, software, and entire information systems to ensure everything is working correctly. Most industries in the present day are computer-dependent, and Systems and Network Technicians are needed within organisations to look after their technical infrastructure. The Spanish economy is quickly getting back on its feet since the pandemic, and analysts are suggesting that the country is fast becoming one of the top internet business markets. With that in mind, healthy running networks and systems are a must and we are seeing a sharp increase in Systems and Network Technician jobs being advertised in Spain.

Cloud Engineering jobs

Another key strategy marked by their 2025 Digital Plan is to drive the country towards a data-led economy. Cloud infrastructure is a new necessary in data management; it effectively enables storage and real-time analysis of vast quantities at a time. In addition, introduction of new technologies (including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) set out by the country’s digitalisation plan is putting further pressure on the cloud computing market. It is expected that the cloud market in Spain will triple in volume by 2023, reaching an estimated 2.8 billion euros. As a result, Cloud Engineers are currently one of the most in demand Spanish jobs across all industries.

Service Desk and Application Support jobs

As the Spanish business sector adapts to digitalisation, integrating cloud software and making changes to online organisation systems, demand for in house technology support is at its highest yet. Service Desk and Application Support jobs exist within organisations from a broad range of sectors and are popular entry-level jobs for recent ICT and technology graduates. Tasks involve responding to queries on technical issues and offering solutions, working on projects to meet business needs, and maximising the effectiveness of the IT function for the company. They play a crucial part in maximising an organisation’s digital efficacy, resolving technological issues and supporting the business to function at full capacity.

Is it easy to get a job in Spain?

If you are an EU national, you are free to work and live in Spain with no restrictions. However, for non-EU nationals, you will have to secure a residence visa which makes landing a job here more tricky. For this you will need an existing job contract with a Spanish employer.

To get this, the job you are applying for must be listed on the shortage occupation list, and before the job is yours, the immigration officer must confirm that it hasn’t been possible to fill the role with a Spanish resident.

Luckily, Spanish IT jobs are in high demand and are listed on the shortage occupation list. Often, IT jobs in Spain tend to be on temporary contracts, so you can apply for temporary residency visas instead.

What is it like living in Spain?

The easy-going nature and excellent quality of life is a huge draw in for ex pats moving to Spain. Long, lazy days spent with vast coastlines, Mediterranean sun and welcoming culture combine to make a relaxing lifestyle. The nightlife and food scene are particularly celebrated, making it a favourite amongst British holidaymakers. There are multiple languages spoken and due to the vast British influence English is widely spoken, so it is likely that you will be able to live comfortably without fluent Catalan or Spanish.

Although there will be some work for IT workers in tourist hotspot areas, the key places where it is easy to build an IT career is around the main cities. Places like Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona are your better options – all with their own unique offering for those that live there.