Software developers and programmers in Edmonton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) in the Edmonton 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 moderate 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.
• The Edmonton region offers a variety of opportunities to acquire the education and skills necessary for this occupation. 
• Employment opportunities for workers are good in the near-term, as the region’s tech sector continues to attract significant venture capital investments. 

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

• Approximately 4,670 people work in this occupation.
• Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 11%