Market of the future: the professions that will trend in 2025

From a career in cybersecurity to intelligent automation with artificial intelligence, discover the areas that hold great promise for 2025

The job market is constantly evolving, driven by technological progress and the digitalisation of processes. Pentester, bug bounty specialist, engineer, and developer of automation and artificial intelligence solutions are among the careers expected to emerge in 2025.

Furthermore, the demand for professionals in these sectors has already generated a rush for qualifications. According to a report released this year by Microsoft and LinkedIn, hiring of AI specialists has grown 323% over the past eight years, while more than half of business leaders have expressed concern about a shortage of talent to fill these roles in 2025 .

Given this scenario, check out the professions and courses that will be in demand in the coming months.

Pentester

Pentesters are highly trained cybersecurity professionals who act as “good hackers” by anticipating cyberattacks against companies. The job involves finding flaws in systems, processes and even employee behavior, identifying points of vulnerability before they can be exploited by cybercriminals.

It is the work of these experts that gives businesses an extra layer of protection against real-world attacks, helping to prevent losses and strengthen digital security. “The industry has evolved significantly. Today, there are a variety of courses, training courses and academic training aimed specifically at cybersecurity. In the past, professionals in this industry came, for the most part, from software development and “network administration,” says Julio Cesar Fort, director of Blaze Information Security.

Bug bounty specialist

BugHunters or “bug hunters” are professionals who work with Bug Bounties, a type of cybersecurity that offers monetary remuneration as a reward for identifying vulnerabilities in company systems, allowing these flaws to be fixed before they are used by malicious agents . This type of service completely reshapes the image of these experts in Brazil and around the world, dispelling the classic negative stereotype attributed to hackers.

“That old bad reputation of hackers, always linked to scams and virtual crimes, is coming to an end,” says BugHunt founder and CEO Caio Telles. “The improvements that these creators bring to the market are more evident today and tend to gain even more notoriety, due to the growing demand for robust digital security. It is a continuously growing market, with many opportunities and is always looking for new talent.”

AI, data and API professionals

The technology market predicts growing demand for data, artificial intelligence (AI) and API professionals by 2025. Data engineers and architects, AI engineers and systems analysts focused on integrating with low-code technologies are among the most sought after positions. This is because these professionals play an essential role in automating processes, creating strategic insights and accelerating business development.

“The best scenarios are aimed at professionals who not only master the technology, but know how to apply it in real business contexts, becoming the most appreciated and sought after on the market,” explains José Eduardo Angelucci Miranda, COO of Engineering Brasil part of the Engineering Group, dedicated to digital transformation and technological innovation.

Professionals looking to train for these opportunities can rely on the resources offered by big tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, who provide free training on their platforms. Additionally, the Frame series, from Engineering Brasil on YouTube, offers content on these topics in an educational, accessible and market-applicable way.

“These channels accelerate the theoretical training of specialists and contribute to the construction of practical scenarios. It is essential to not only develop technical skills, but learn how to apply them in imaginary and real scenarios. This enhances learning and prepares professionals to meet the high demand in the sector in the coming years,” Miranda highlights.

Digital transformation specialist

Digital tools are changing the workflow in the business environment with automation, freeing up employee time and resources for innovation. The digital transformation specialist directly contributes to the evolution of these strategies, helping to implement the digitalization of processes and projects in an intuitive and personalized way, with a focus on Total Experience and hyperautomation.

According to Luiz Cesar Baptistella, CEO and founder of Aoop, with the emergence of new AI-based solutions, specialization is one of the first steps to start a career in the ecosystem. “Information technology (IT) professionals can prepare to work in automation by specializing in tools like ServiceNow, one of the most widely used platforms in the global industry for digital transformation,” he says.

How to train for the professions of the future?

To train in the professions that will dominate the market in the coming years, it is essential to seek continuous training in emerging fields such as cybersecurity, automation and artificial intelligence. Constant technological evolution requires professionals to always be up to date, acquiring new knowledge and skills.

Currently, platforms such as Apoia, which offers online and tailor-made courses, allow those who wish to specialize in these areas to have access to educational materials, with a practical focus and suited to market demands.

Edtech, for example, offers personalized learning to professionals, with 15,000 courses in more than 170 areas. If the student still doesn’t find what they’re looking for, AI algorithms create a course from scratch, based on the student’s needs, as well as having the support of C-level experts from some of the largest companies on the market.

“With courses focused on practical skills and updated content, we prepare our students to excel in the professions of the future,” emphasizes Rangel Barbosa, founder and CEO of the company.

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