Software developers and programmers in Red Deer

The employment outlook will be Moderate for software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Demand for this occupation is driven by rapid technological advancement, the expansion of digital services, and the increasing complexity of software and systems.
• Key trends for this occupation are in artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality, blockchain, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Most employment opportunities will be in Calgary or Edmonton.

Here are some key facts about software developers and programmers in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 31%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 14%